Bonnag (Manx fruit bread)

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast and a spoonful of sugar in the lukewarm milk and leave for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, remaining sugar, spices and salt.
3. Add the frothy milk, melted butter and egg, then knead for 8 minutes until you have a soft, smooth dough.
4. Work in the raisins and candied orange peel and knead for 2 more minutes.
5. Cover and leave to rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until doubled in size.
6. Shape into a round loaf, place on a lined tray and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
7. Bake at 190 °C for 35 to 40 minutes, until it sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a rack.