1 lemon, finely grated zest only
2 tbsp apricot jam, beaten, to glaze
60²µ/2¼´Ç³ú plain flour
1 tsp ground allspice
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú caster sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp icing sugar
neutral oil, such as vegetable oil for greasing the bowl
20g/¾oz mixed peel (optional)
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú raisins
1½ tsp salt flakes
400g/14oz strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
7g fast-action dried yeast
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú unsalted butter, softened, plus extra to serve if desired
2 free-range eggs
180ml/6¼fl oz full-fat milk
4 tbsp full-fat milk
2 tea bags (any black tea, such as rooibos)