Jamaican Easter Bun

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. milk
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 c. raisins
  • 1/4 c. mixed candied fruits
  • 1 Tbsp. oil

Instructions

  1. Sift together dry ingredients, except sugar.
  2. Beat eggs; mix with milk, sugar and oil.
  3. Mix into dry ingredients, add fruits. Bake in greased loaf tin at 350° for 30 minutes, then reduce temperature to 300° and continue baking for 1/2 hour or more, until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  4. Wrap with plastic wrap while still warm to retain moisture.
  5. This will keep several weeks in refrigerator.
  6. It is better if it sets a day or two before serving.
  7. It also freezes very well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1016 kcal 51% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11g 22% DV
Total Fat 47.6g 61% DV
Carbs 152.8g 56% DV
Fiber 13.5g 48% DV
Sugar 59.3g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12829.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 834.5mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 70.8mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 15.2mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1950mg 100% DV
Iron 9.5mg 53% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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