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1. Sieve the flour and salt and rub in the fat. Add the fruit and peel and half the nuts.
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2. Cream the yeast and sugar, add half the milk and pour into the dry ingredients.
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3. Cover and leave in a warm place about ½ hour, then mix to a soft dough with the remaining milk and leave to rise for 1 hour.
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4. Knead, divide into three and form into equal length.
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5. Plait, seal the ends and prove on a greased tin till well risen.
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6. Bake for ¾ hour in a moderately hot oven (425°F) for the first 10 minutes, then at 400°F.
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7. After 20 minutes, brush with egg and sugar and sprinkle with the remaining nuts.
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