Manx Bunloaf

This is a traditional sweet bread from Isle of Man. From www.isleofman.com

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 18  ounces plain flour
• 2  ounces margarine
• 2  ounces  lard
• 2  ounces brown sugar
• 2  ounces white sugar
• 2  eggs
• 18  ounces currants
• 5  ounces sultanas
• 2 1⁄2 ounces  mixed candied peel
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1  teaspoon mixed spice
•  buttermilk, to mix

Directions

1. No method given but judging from the ingredients rather like a rich fruit cake :beat fats and sugar, add eggs; sift flour spice and raising ingredients, then add with fruit and cook in a slow oven (150C - probably around 2 hours but needs experimentation). Alternatively possibly rub fats into sifted flour/spice mix and then add eggs, fruit and buttermilk to produce the required dropping consistency.