Apple Loaf

• 1lb plain flour, sifted
• pinch of Salt
• 1 teaspoon

Dip the fruit in a little lemon juice as soon as prepared, to prevent discoloration.

Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Rub in the fat, mix in the beaten egg, currants, raisins, cooking apple and milk. Mix well. Turn into a 1lb, lined loaf tin, and bake in a moderate oven at 375°F, 190°C, gas mark 5 for 40-45 minutes, or until springy and browned. When cool, spread the loa