When you think of traditional Manx recipes and cooking you will probably have Manx Bonnag in your top three, with possibly Spuds and herring and Queenies?
I am not sure if this is that true to tradition, but is was given to me by a good friend Carol Leece of Onchan and it sure tastes good to me!
What you need
1/3 of a cup of sugar
2 cups of self raising flour
1 cup of dried fruit – sultanas are good
1 cup of sour milk
1 and 1/4 cups of margarine
What to do
Heat your oven to 190C/375F or gas mark 5
Add the flour, sugar and fruit to a bowl
Then mix in the sour milk and finally the margarine
Mix this well with a wooden spoon until everything is all mixed in
Lightly grease a 2lb loaf tin
Pour the mixture into the tin and place in the oven on the middle shelf
Bake for approx 55 minutes
Gourmet Shark Tip: If your not sure if the Bonnag has cooked or not gently put a knife of skewer in the centre, if it come out clean its cooked.
Set aside to cool and then gently remove from the tin.
Bonnag can be served plain or with butter. I enjoy it best with a nice cup of sweet tea – thanks Carol!
