Ingredients (serves 24)

1/4 cup caster sugar
7g dried yeast
2 1/2 overripe bananas, mashed
1 egg
3 1/2 cups wholemeal flour
1 1/2 tsp mixed spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
50g olive oil margarine
1 cup mixed dried fruit
25g apricot jam

Method

1. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, yeast, and 1/4 cup warm water. Then add banana, egg, dried fruit, and combine well.
2. In a large mixing bowl, place flour, spices and margarine. Using your fingertips, rub margarine into flour until it looks like breadcrumbs. In the centre of the flour, make a well and add the banana mixture, mixing until a dough forms. On a lightly floured surface knead the dough for 15 mins until elastic. Lightly grease a large bowl. Place dough into bowl and cover with a clean tea towel for 1 hour.
3. On a lightly floured surface, re-knead dough for a few minutes. Lightly spray a non-stick loaf pan with olive oil spray and place in the dough. Recover and let sit for 30 mins. Preheat oven to 180°C and bake for 35 mins.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl or cup warm the apricot jam with a splash of water in the microwave. While still warm, brush over the top of the loaf before serving.

Nutrition Guide (PER SERVE)
Energy (cal) 120cal
Protein 3.6g
Fat 2.3g
Saturated Fat 0.6g
Carbohydrate 22.6g
Sugar 8g
Sodium 209mg
Fibre 2.9g