Fruity Breakfast Loaf

80g oat bran 100g sultanas 100g dried apricots,chopped 50g stoned dates,chopped 300g semi-skimmed 0r full-fat milk 1 tsp butter for greasing 80g whole meal flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 large egg

Place the oat bran and dried fruit in a bowl and pour over the milk.Stir and then leave to soak for at least 30 minutes.Preheat oven to 180/160C fan/350F/Gas 4.Grease a small loaf tin and line the base with baking parchment.Combine the flour and baking powder in a large bowl.Whisk the egg into the milk and fruit mixture and then add this to the flour.Stir well.You are looking for a gloopy dough so if the mixture feels too firm,add about 3 table-spoons od water.Scoop the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 40 minutes until golden brown on the top.Leave to cool completely before slicing.This loaf can be frozen as a whole or in individual slices.