Malt Loaf

I have had half a jar of malt extract sitting in the fridge for ages so yesterday was the day for using it up!

3 tsps dried yeast

1tsp sugar

12 fl oz warm water

6oz malt extract

2oz black treacle

1oz margarine

1 1/2 lb flour

4oz sultanas or chopped dates (I used dates as they need using up )

Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm water and leave on one side to get frothy. Gently heat the malt extract, the treacle and the margarine together until the margarine has melted. Cool slightly then add the malt mixture and the water to the flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon as this dough is too sticky to knead.

Spoon into 3 well-greased 1lb loaf tins and cover with a cloth. Leave to rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours. Once risen bake at 200C for 35-40 minutes. Turn out to cool on a wire rack and then slice and eat with lots of butter ! Delicious and sticky !