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well here is the first of many recipes i hope this is for lincolnshire plum loaf, a tea loaf that can be enjoyed at anytime with cheese, butter or on its own it is one of the recipes that was given to me by my grandmother and it has been a closely guarded family secret for generations so don't go telling everyone shushhhhhhh.
Lincolnshire Plum Loaf
Ingredients
950g (2 lb) self raising flour
450g (1 lb) caster sugar
450g (1 lb) margarine
450g (1 lb) mixed fruit
225g (8 oz) mixed peel
4 large eggs
2 tsp mixed spice
1/2 bottle Camp Coffee
200 - 400ml milk
Preparation method
1. Preheat the oven to 140 C / Gas mark 2. Line three loaf tins with greaseproof paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and margarine and rub together until they resemble fine breadcrumbs. Add the fruit, mixed spice and sugar to the bowl and mix well.
3. In a measuring jug, combine the 4 eggs and camp coffee and beat well, then add the milk till the entire mixture measures 600ml (1 pint).
4. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients a little at a time until the batter is smooth. Stir a wish into the mixture while you're at it!
5. Divide the mixture equally between the prepared tins. Bake in the centre of the oven for 3.5 to 4 hours until the top feels firm. Insert a knife into the centre; if the blade comes out clean it is ready.
6. Leave in the tin until cooled as the loaves tend to break if you remove them warm. When cooled, enjoy with butter or cheese or just on its own. It is best enjoyed served with afternoon tea or coffee.
 
