Bran Fruit Loaf

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds moisture and flavor, while white sugar is more economical.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can reduce sugar content, while raisins are a cost-effective alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Prepare a 2-pound loaf tin by greasing or lining it.

In a bowl, combine castor sugar and all bran, and stir.

Add skimmed milk to the mixture and stir well.

Let the mixture soak for a minimum of 30 minutes to an hour.

After soaking, add self-raising flour to the mixture and stir until combined.

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf tin.

Bake in the oven for 1 to 1.5 hours at 190°C (gas mark 4).

Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring to cool completely.

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