Black Bun

A moist, fruity cake covered with rich pastry traditionally eaten at Hogmanay. Features raisins, currants, spices, and whisky.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 612.5 kcals 6125 kcals
Carbohydrates 105.5 grams 1055.4 grams
Fat 15.8 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 7.9 grams 78.5 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
75
g
Butter
cubed
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten, for glazing
1
piece
Egg
free-range, for filling
3
tbsp
Fruits
300
g
300
g
100
g
Mixed Peel
chopped
GrainsCereals
300
g
Plain Flour
for the pastry
200
g
Plain Flour
for the filling
Liquids
2
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
0.5
tsp
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
75
g
Lard
cubed

Steps

  • Sift pastry flour into a bowl and rub in lard and butter until resembling breadcrumbs.
  • Mix in salt, baking powder, and 4 tablespoons water to form a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough into a ball, wrap in film, and chill in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Combine all filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment.
  • Roll out two thirds of the pastry and line the bottom and sides of the tin.
  • Spoon the filling into the tin and press down firmly to compress.
  • Roll out remaining pastry to create a lid and seal the edges with water.
  • Trim and crimp edges with a fork and decorate the top with a pastry bow.
  • Glaze the top with beaten egg and bake for two hours.
  • Cool completely in the tin before turning out.