1 c. sugar
1 c. currants (or raisins)
1 c. cold tea
2 c. flour and 2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
2 tsp. allspice

Soak currants in cold tea with sugar for at least 12 hours. Mix in sifted flour and baking powder. Mix well. Add egg and spice. Mix well. Cook in loaf tin at 300-325 degrees for 2 to 3 hours.