(you’re able to order many different brands of the product from Amazon.)

Although its enjoyed year-round, its most popular during theLenten season, when many Christians abstain from eating meat.

She also goes with almond milk to reduce some of the dairy.

Southern Living Jamaican Easter Spice Bun on serving platter

Credit:Gabriela Herman

Lightly grease a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with butter; line with parchment paper.

Soak dried fruits:

Place dried cherries and raisins in a medium bowl.

Cover with boiling water, and let soak until softened, about 5 minutes.

Drain and rinse fruit; set aside.

Add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring gently until batter is combined.

(It should be thick but stirrable with a wooden spoon or spatula.)

Fold in reserved cherries and raisins.

Bake:

Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.

Cool loaf:

Remove from oven, and let cool in loaf pan for 10 minutes.

Slice bread, and serve with cheese, if desired.