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Heat oven to 200°C (180°C fan)
Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Stir in the dried fruit
Beat the egg into the buttermilk.
Pour into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spoon or your hands until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add a little more buttermilk if needed.
Place in the free form loaf onto dusted baking tray. Cut a shallow line (or cross) along the centre of the loaf.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
Wrap in a clean tea towel while cooling to keep the crust soft.