1 orange, grated zest only
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú dried pineapple, finely diced
2 tbsp apricot jam or marmalade, warmed through
600g/1lb 5oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú soft light brown sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú currants
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú dates, finely chopped
flaked almonds (optional)
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú glacé cherries, roughly chopped
flavourless oil, for the tin
10g/â…“ oz salt
10g/â…“ oz fast-action dried yeast
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú lard, diced
350ml/12fl oz whole milk