Barm Brack

(Traditional Irish Bread)

2 1/2   c  Mixed dry fruit--currants
Dark & golden raisins.
1 c  Boiling black tea  
1 ea Egg
1 t  Mixed spice (see note*)  
4 ts Marmalade
1 c (heaping) superfine sugar
2 1/2   c  Self-rising flour

Place dried fruit in a bowl, cover with the hot tea and let soak overnight.  The next day, add the remaining ingredients. and mix well. Preheat oven to 375F.  Pour batten into greased 7" square pan and bake in the center of oven for 1 1/2 hrs.  Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. Slice and serve buttered with tea.