Makes one 900g (2lb) loaf

• 225g (8oz) raisins 
• 75g (3oz) set honey 
• 300ml (½pt) freshly made strong tea 
• 2 eggs, size 3, lightly beaten 
• 275g (10oz) whole-wheat flour 
• 2.5ml (½tsp)ground mixed spice 
• 15ml (1tbsp) baking powder

Place the raisins in a bowl. Stir the honey into the tea and pour this over raisins. Leave to soak for 2 hours. Stir the eggs into the raisin mixture. 

Pre-heat oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4. Mix the flour with the spice and baking powder then mix these dry ingredients into the raisin mixture. Transfer to a greased 900g (2lb) loaf tin and bake for about 1 hour 10 minutes. 

Cook on a wire rack and serve sliced and buttered.