8 ounces flour 4 ounces granulated sugar 8 ounces mixed dried fruit Grated rind of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 pinch baking soda 1 egg, beaten 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Mix the flour, sugar, fruit, lemon rind, butter, baking powder and baking soda. Add the beaten egg and the buttermilk to make a nice soft dough; beat well and pour into a greased 2-pound loaf pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 1 hour, or until it tests done with a skewer.