Plum bread is the local delicacy, and there are many different recipes. Why not try this one?
| Three 1lb loaf tins |
| greaseproof paper |
| 275g white granulated sugar |
| 350ml (cup) water |
| 225g margarine |
| 60ml (tablespoon) black treacle |
| 2 standard hens eggs |
| 112g glace cherries |
| 675g mixed dried fruit |
| 450g self raising flour |
Pre-heat an oven to 150 deg C (300 deg. F, gas mark 2). Grease three 1 lb loaf tins with a little margarine and line the tins with greaseproof paper.
Slowly melt the sugar, water, margarine and treacle in a saucepan - do not let them boil or you will make toffee! Whisk the eggs lightly and add the cherries and mixed fruit, then add the mixture to the saucepan. Gently stir in the flour, then pour the mixture into the loaf tins. Bake them in the oven for 1½ hours.
Turn the loaves out of the tins when they are cooked, and allow them to cool. Slice them when cold, and serve them spread with butter and a cup of English tea!