Easter Buns

Ingredients

 * 6 cups flour 675g
 * 2 cups sugar 425g
 * 6 tsps Baking Powder 30ml
 * 4 tblsps margarine 60ml
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 tsps ginger 10ml
 * 1 cup stout 250ml
 * 2 cups Mixed Fruits 500ml or 1/2 lb (2 cups) raisin 225g
 * 1 cup milk 250ml
 * 1 tsp orange rind 5ml

Directions

 * 1) Prepare tins (2-8" round). Grease with shorting.
 * 2) In a large mixing bowl, put flour, sugar, baking powder, and other dry ingredients. Mix well.
 * 3) Melt margarine over low heat. Remove from heat. Add stout and eggs.
 * 4) Add liquid mixture (step 3) to dry ingredients. Mix well. Mixture should be soft.
 * 5) Add milk to get a soft but not dropping consistency.
 * 6) Put into greased loaf tins. (Let rest for about 30-45 minutes)
 * 7) Bake at 350 F/180 C for 1-1/2 hours.