Traditional Dorset Dough Cake

Prepare a yeast dough using flour, yeast, and warm milk. Let it rise once.

Work butter, sugar, dried mixed fruit (raisins/sultanas), and mixed spice into the dough.

Knead until consistency is combined (it will be dense and sticky).

Place into a buttered loaf tin and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Bake at 180°C for about 1 hour until golden brown and firm.

This was traditionally a hearty treat for farm labourers in Dorset.

Slice thick and serve with plenty of butter.