Authentic Jamaican Easter Bun Recipes

Ingredients

1½ oz margarine

¾ cup brown sugar

2 tbsp honey

½ cup stout

1½ cups flour

1½ tbsp baking powder

½ tsp mixed spice

½ tbsp cinnamon powder

1 egg

4 tbsp raisins

4 tbsp currants

2 tbsp finely chopped mixed peel

1. Melt the margarine, brown sugar, honey, and stout in a saucepan over low heat. Allow to cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and spices.
3. Add the melted mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
4. Mix in the dried fruits (raisins and currants) and chopped mixed peel.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Pour the batter into a greased 9x4 inch loaf tin.
7. Bake on the center shelf for 45 minutes.

Let the bun cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, then slice and enjoy!

Ingredients