recipes

apple and sultana loaf

• 2 cups (300g) plain (all-purpose) flour
• ⅓ cup (75g) caster (superfine) sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ⅓ cup (55g) sultanas
• ½ cup (125ml) milk
• ½ cup (125ml) pouring (single) cream
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons white sugar

apple filling

• 2 red apples, peeled and chopped
• ⅓ cup (120g) brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon mixed spice

Preheat oven to 160ºC (320ºF). To make the filling, place the apple, sugar and mixed spice in a bowl and toss to coat. Set aside.
   Place the flour, caster sugar, baking powder and sultanas in a large bowl, mix to combine and make a well in the centre. Gradually add the milk and cream and stir until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Roll the dough to a 20cm x 40cm rectangle and top with the apple mixture. Roll the dough to enclose mixture, brush with the egg and sprinkle with white sugar. Place in a 27cm x 7cm loaf tin and cook for 35–40 minutes or until cooked through when tested with a skewer. Serve with double cream or ice-cream. Serves 8.