Jamaican Easter Spice Bun

Steps

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1. 1
   Combine one bottle of Malta and one bottle of Guinness or Dragon Stout in a container to give the bun its signature flavor and richness. For a non-alcoholic version, use two bottles of Malta instead.
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   Add two cups of sugar, a quarter cup of melted butter, and two beaten eggs to the mixture. Stir until the sugar, butter, and eggs are completely combined.
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   Stir in one tablespoon of lime or lemon zest to reduce eggy taste and add flavor, two tablespoons of browning for color, one tablespoon vanilla essence for flavor, and a quarter cup of guava jam.
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   Add half a cup of mixed candied peels, a quarter cup of chopped candied cherries, and half a cup of raisins or currants that have been soaked in rum. Adjust the amount of fruit to taste or exclude it entirely if preferred.
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   Mix the wet mixture until everything is evenly combined and the jam and sugar are completely dissolved throughout.
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   In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients: six and a half cups of flour, one teaspoon salt, two tablespoons baking powder, two teaspoons cinnamon powder, one teaspoon mixed spice, and one teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg. For a smoother batter, sift the flour first to remove any lumps.
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   Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until everything is well combined. The batter should smell fragrant with all the spices.
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   Grease two 9-inch loaf pans and divide the batter between them, filling each about three quarters full to allow room for rising. Optionally, arrange some fruit on top for decoration.
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   Place the pans in a preheated 350-degree oven and bake for about 50 minutes to one hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Once baked, glaze the warm spice buns with melted butter or honey to give them a lovely sheen. Allow them to cool slightly before cutting into them.
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