Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 oz Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 oz Butter
1 1/2 oz Granulated sugar
1/4 pt Warm milk
1/4 oz Fresh yeast
8 oz Sultanas
1 Beaten egg to glaze
Butter a llb. loaf tin. Dissolve the sugar in the milk
and stir in the yeast until thoroughly mixed. Leave in
a warm place for 15 minutes. Meanwhile sift the flour
and salt into a bowl. add the butter and rub in. Make
a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture.
Mix together vigorously until it forms a soft dough.
Turn on to a floured surface. Knead gently and shape
into a ball. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover and
ieave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Then
work in the sultanas with the hands so they are evenly
distributed. Re-form the dough ball and leave to rise
for 30 minutes. Finally transfer to the tin; leave to
rise for 45 minutes. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for
20 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 350°F or Mark 4
until golden in colour. Turn on to a wire rack to
cool. Serve sliced thinly and buttered.
