RICH FRUITED TEA LOAF

You will need start preparing this tea loaf the day before you want to bake it . Mix together 175 gm of both raisins and sultanas , 175 gm of light brown sugar in a large bowl . Then pour over 300ml of strong hot tea ( I used chai tea ) , cover and leave to sit overnight . Next day preheat your oven to 160 deg C . Lightly grease and line 2 x loaf pans . Now stir into the fruit mixture .... 275 gm of self raising flour , 1 x lightly beaten egg and 2 tbs of marmalade . Mix thoroughly . Now pour into the prepared pans/pan and level the surfaces with the back of a spoon . Bake in the well preheated oven for 1 and 1/4 hours , or until well risen and firm to the touch , or a wire skewer inserted should come out clean . Leave to cool in the pans for 10 minutes , then turn out and leave to cool completely on a wire rack . Serve sliced and buttered .