Fruity Soda Bread

Sift together white flour, sugar, soda and salt into a bowl. Stir in wholemeal flour and dried fruit.

Rub in margarine until mixture is crumbly. Add buttermilk, stirring lightly with fork to make a soft dough.

Turn onto floured surface, knead gently and briefly.

Shape into an 18 cm round loaf, place on a very lightly greased baking tray and lightly sprinkle with flour.

Cut a cross into top of loaf.

Bake at 190C for approximately 40 minutes until browned and firm.

Boil extra sugar with water in a small saucepan until dissolved. Brush over hot loaf and bake a further 5 minutes.

Cool on wire rack.