Jamaican Easter Bun

This gluten free Jamaican Easter Bun recipe keeps the rich flavor and texture you expect, without using ingredients like stout. It’s served with cheese for that classic sweet and savory balance that makes bun and cheese what it is.

Course Bread

Cuisine Jamaican

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 564kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Whisk or hand mixer
Sifter or fine mesh strainer
Spatula or wooden spoon
Loaf Pan
Parchment Paper
Microwave-safe bowl
Pastry Brush
Toothpick or skewer

Ingredients

2 eggs
¼ cup melted butter
1 cup coconut milk (canned)
1 tablespoon browning
2 tablespoons molasses
1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
3 cups Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup blended fruits
½ cup raisins (soaked)
½ cup chopped maraschino cherries (chopped)
Glaze:
2 tablespoons jam (of your choice)
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F
Combine all of the wet ingredients and mix well. Then add the brown sugar and mix until dissolves.
Sieve together all of the dry ingredients. Then make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients as well as the blended fruits, raisins and maraschino cherries.
Mix until combined, then pour into a greased and lined loaf tin. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the bun comes out clean.
Combine the jam and butter and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Then once the loaf is fully baked, remove from the oven and brush the top with the glaze. Allow to cool for 10 minutes then slice and serve!

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