Ingredients

1lb (450g) plain white flour

1 level teaspoon baking soda / bicarbonate of soda

1 level teaspoon cream of tartar

Pinch Of Salt

4oz (115g) butter

4oz (115g) sugar

4oz (115g) Sultana's or rasins or currants

1 egg

1/2 pint (285ml) buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to (180°C), (350°F), (Gas Mark 4) Sieve flour, soad, cream of tartar and salt into a bowl Rub in butter lightly with finger tips until the mixture looks like bread crumbs Add dried fruit and sugar then mix well Beat egg in a seperate bowl and add buttermilk, mix well Add to other ingredients and mix into a dough Turn onto lightly floured board, knead and mould into a smooth round dough Put into a greased baking tray and flatten to about 2/3 inch thick Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, until bread is golden brown Remove from oven and leave to cool

Serving Suggestion :

With Butter & Jam

Also nice when lightly toasted under grill, and butter spread on while hot.