Jamaican Easter Bun, Spice Bun, Moist & Delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle Dragon Stout (12 fl oz, dark beer for flavor)
• 1 bottle Malta (12 fl oz, sweet non‑alcoholic malt beverage)
• 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted, softened)
• 2 large Eggs (beaten)
• 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (freshly grated)
• 2 tablespoons Molasses (for color and depth)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Rose Water
• 2 tablespoons Guava Jam (adds tropical flavor)
• 1 cup Mixed Peel (candied citrus peel, chopped)
• 1 cup Raisins (soaked in rum for at least 30 min)
• 1 cup Cherries (candied, chopped)
• 6.5 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Mixed Spice (Jamaican all‑spice blend)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Glaze Jam (same guava jam or any fruit jam)
• 1 teaspoon Glaze Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Glaze Butter (melted)
• 1 tablespoon Glaze Molasses

Instructions

1. Combine Wet Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, pour the bottle of Dragon Stout and the bottle of Malta. Add the brown sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, orange zest, molasses, vanilla extract, rose water, and guava jam. Stir until the sugar and butter are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT10M

2. Add Fruit and Spices to Wet Mix

   Fold in the chopped mixed peel, rum‑soaked raisins, and chopped cherries. Stir just until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, mixed spice, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon.

   Time: PT5M

4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

   Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not over‑mix; a few streaks of flour are okay.

   Time: PT5M

5. Prepare Pan and Fill

   Grease the loaf pan with butter or oil. Pour about three‑quarters of the batter into the pan, leaving room for rise. Sprinkle a few extra cherries and mixed peel on top for decoration, if desired.

   Time: PT5M

6. Bake the Bun

   Place the pan in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 350°F for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is deep golden brown.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Prepare Glaze

   While the bun is baking, combine the glaze jam, glaze sugar, melted glaze butter, and glaze molasses in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

8. Glaze and Cool

   When the bun is done, remove it from the oven and immediately brush the warm glaze over the entire surface. Let the bun rest on a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

   Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g