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Bolo de mel

Madeira's dark Christmas spice cake made with sugar-cane molasses, nuts and candied fruit.

Time
150min
Steps
5
Bolo de mel, photographed from above

Ingredients

16 servings

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Contains milk, wheat and tree nuts.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Rub butter and lard into flour with spices and sugar.

    2. 2

      Add warm molasses, zest, soda and yeast; knead.

    3. 3

      Rest overnight.

    4. 4

      Mix in nuts and fruit, shape in pans and top with almonds.

    5. 5

      Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 1 hour; wrap and age a few days.

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