Ingredients

  • For the batter
  • 3 ounces plain flour
  • 5 fluid ounces warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried yeast
  • For the dough
  • 6 ounces plain flour
  • 1 ounce butter
  • 1 ounce caster sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425f, grease a 6 inch deep cake tin.
  • Combine all the batter ingredients in a bowl, beat until smooth and leave in a warm place until it goes frothy.
  • Add all the dough ingredients to the batter and stir until smooth. Pour batter into the tin, cover and leave until doubled in size.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Turn out on wire rack and leave to cool.
  • This mixture can be made as one large loaf, or as smaller buns which can be split and toasted.