MANX BUNLOAF (ISLE OF MAN)

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Made without eggs, this is a 200year-old recipe for a delicious rich, moist fruit loaf. The area and the Cumbrian coast was at that time a haunt of smugglers who brought in spices and exotics as well as rum, brandy and tobacco, and cooks made the most of it.

Provided by Nelly

Categories     European

Time 2h40m

Yield 1-2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs all-purpose flour
1/2 lb large raisins
1/2 lb currants
1/2 lb sultana
1/2 lb chopped dried mixed citrus peel
1/2 lb sugar
10 ounces butter
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (but I would use more)
1 tablespoon golden syrup
2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
1 pint buttermilk

Steps:

  • Sieve the dry ingredients and rub in fat.
  • Add sugar, mixed peel and fruit.
  • Put bicarb.
  • soda in a basin and mix smoothly with the milk.
  • Pour into the dry ingredients.
  • Finally, add the syrup and mix thoroughly.
  • Put into 2 greased 2lb loaf tins or a 4lb loaf tin.
  • Bake in a moderate oven (170 F degrees, Gas mark 3 1/2).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7882.8, Fat 244.2, SaturatedFat 150, Cholesterol 629, Sodium 4765.4, Carbohydrate 1374.4, Fiber 76, Sugar 679.5, Protein 116.4

Muhammad Abid
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This bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the way the fruit and nuts add a little bit of sweetness and crunch.


Boots James
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked it.


Tarek Zia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Calli Lawson
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort. The bread was delicious!


Samuel Owen
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This bread was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Snoopy Isaac
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this bread was really good. The spices and nuts gave it a nice flavor.


Beshara Abdo
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the fruit and nuts add a little bit of sweetness and crunch.


Wonde Wonde beze
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Osoreal Sheknowthedeal
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread was perfect for breakfast or a snack.


ASMAT ULLAH
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I've never had Manx bunloaf before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The bread was dense and flavorful, and the fruit and nuts added a nice touch.


Hey Google
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This bread is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


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I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! The bread was fluffy and moist, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.