Fruit Loaf

Ingredients

  • 250g Plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 65ml Hot water
  • 40g Dried mixed fruit
  • 2 tsp Mixed spice

Method

  1. Mix flour mixed spice, salt and yeast in a large bowl and make a little hollow in the middle; pour the water and oil into this
  2. Mix the ingredients with a spoon until a dough is formed, eventually rolling into a (floured) ball with your hands
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes elastic; tacky but not sticky (add more flour if you need to)
  4. Add the dried fruit in to the dough and knead further until evenly distributed
  5. Flour the mixing bowl and place the dough in it, covered with a damp cloth. Leave it to rise in a warm place until doubled in size
  6. Knead the dough again and place in a greased loaf tin before allowing to rise for a further 15 mins
  7. Bake in a hot oven for 30 minutes
  8. Check it is cooked by tapping the bottom; it should sound hollow

Cooking Temperature: 220 degrees

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Serves: 6

Keeps For: 4 days

Tips and Comments

  • You can use this bread base for a non flavoured or wholemeal version