1 lb. mixed fried fruit
4 oz. butter
1 teacup sugar
1 teacup water
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. mixed spice
1 c. plain flour
1 c. self-rising flour

Put first 6 ingredients in pan and boil for 5 minutes. Cool and add sieved mixed flours and eggs. Divide between 2 greased 1 pound loaf tins and bake in a moderate oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.