Citrus Fruit Loaf

Cook Time: 1 hour

What you need

  • 225g/8oz Odlums Self Raising Flour
  • 350g pack Shamrock Sultanas or Raisins
  • 200g pack Shamrock Mixed Peel
  • 300ml/½pt Sqeez Orange Juice
  • 1 Egg, beaten

Icing

  • Juice and zest of 1 Lemon
  • 125g/4oz Icing Sugar

Recipe Steps

  1. Place fruit, peel and orange juice in a bowl and leave to soak overnight.
  2. Add flour and egg and mix well.
  3. Transfer to a greased and base lined 900g/2lb loaf tin or a 20cm/8″ round cake tin.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven 170°C/325°F/Gas 3 for approx 1 hour or until risen and firm to the touch. Cool on a wire tray.
  5. For icing, mix the lemon juice, zest and icing sugar together until smooth. When loaf is cold, pour icing on top and allow to set.

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