• 450 g/1 lb self-raising flour
• 1 level teaspoon salt

Sift the flour and salt into a large basin. Rub in the butter. Add the sugar and sultanas. Measure the milk, treacle and malt extract into a saucepan. Place over low heat and warm gently, just until the ingredients have blended together. Pour into the flour mixture all at once. Using a wooden spoon, stir to blend the ingredients together. Then beat thoroughly for a moment to make a smooth, fair