Manx Bonnag
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
1 loaf
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Calories
1886 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Manx Bonnag
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Manx Bonnag is a traditional sweet bread originating from the Isle of Man. Although many variations have been available throughout the years, a bonnag is typically made with buttermilk and bicarbonate of soda, and sweetened with sugar and currants. It's a quick fruit loaf that is on the table in less than 40 minutes, and can be enjoyed any time of the day.
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Ingredients
- 360 g plain flour
- 285 ml buttermilk
- 30 g cold butter
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- 40 g raisins
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 Fahrenheit, 170 fan oven).
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, add the cold butter cut into cubes, and use your fingertips to rub the flour and butter together to resemble breadcrumbs.
- Add the sugar, salt, bicarbonate of soda and raisins, and mix well.
- Make a well in the middle and pour in the buttermilk.
- Work quickly to bring the ingredients together into a sticky dough.
- Flour a baking tray, and transfer the dough over, shaping it into a round loaf.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a cross on top, and sprinkle over some flour.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the bread is golden and it makes a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom.
- Transfer it to a cooling rack and leave it to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Not enough flour, and the dough will be too sticky to be shaped into a round loaf, and it will end up being too flat and not well risen.
- Too much flour, and the dough will be too dense and won't bake well, leaving some raw bits in the middle. It is best to add more flour if necessary rather than add too much at once.
- The bread is ready when it's golden and it makes a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom - always leave it to cool down completely before slicing for the best fluffy texture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1886kcal
(94%)
Carbohydrates
336g
(112%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
1625mg
(68%)
Potassium
1113mg
(32%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
1227IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
405mg
(41%)
Iron
18mg
(100%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1886 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1886kcal | 94% |
| Carbohydrates | 336g | 112% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1625mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 1113mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 1227IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 41% |
| Iron | 18mg | 100% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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