Put the dried fruit and cherries into a bowl. Cover with hot tea and leave to plump up overnight. Th next day, line a loaf tin with silicone paper. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Add the whisked egg ...

For the nicest results it is best to soak the fruit overnight in the tea until it becomes soft and plump. The next day preheat your oven to 180ºC/gas mark 4 and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking ...