I) Preheat oven to (I80'C), (350'F), (Gas Mark 4) 

2) Sieve flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt into a bowl 

3) Rub in butter lightly with finger tips until the mixture 
looks like bread crumbs 

4) Add dried fruit and sugar and mix well 

5) Beat egg in a separate bowl and add buttermilk, mix well 

6) Add to other ingredients and mix into a dough 

7) Turn onto lightly floured board, knead and mould into 
a smooth round dough 

8) Put into a greased baking tray and flatten to about 2/3 inch thick 

9) Bake for 40-50 minutes, until bread is golden brown 

10) Remove from oven and leave to cool. 

Serving Suggestion: With butter and Jam Also nice when lightly toasted 
under grill, and butter spread over when hot.