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DRSoft, sweet, and full of island spice 🇯🇲 @spicerushja
Easter bun made from the heart… because tradition never goes out of style 💛🍞 #EasterBun #JamaicanVibes #BunAndCheese
Authentic Jamaican Easter Bun (Moist & Flavorful)
🛒 Ingredients
(I doubled the ingredients )
Dry:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp mixed spice (optional but authentic)
• ¼ tsp salt
Wet:
• 1 cup stout (Dragon Stout or Guinness) 🍺
• ½ cup milk option (see below 👇🏾)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp melted butter
Fruits & Extras:
• 1 cup raisins (soaked in stout or warm water)
• ¼ cup mixed peel (optional but traditional)
• 2 tbsp browning (for that rich dark color)
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🥛 Best Milk Options for Moisture
Choose ONE:
• Evaporated milk (BEST for richness)
• Whole milk (simple and still good)
👩🏾🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep First
• Preheat oven to 350 F
• Grease and line a loaf pan
• Soak raisins (10–15 mins for softness)
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2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl:
• Flour, sugar, spices, salt, baking powder, baking soda
Mix well.
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3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl:
• Stout
• Milk (your choice)
• Honey
• Molasses
• Vanilla
• Melted butter
• Browning
Whisk until smooth.
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4. Combine
• Slowly pour wet into dry
• Mix gently (don’t overmix!)
• Fold in raisins and mixed peel
👉 Batter should be thick but pourable.
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5. Bake
• Pour into pan
• Bake 60–75 minutes
Check with toothpick—should come out clean.
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6. Glaze (IMPORTANT for moisture ✨)
Right after baking:
Mix:
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp water
Brush over hot bun 💥
👉 This gives that shiny, sticky, moist top
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7. Rest
Let cool before slicing ❤️
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