Easter Buns

Ingredients

 * 6 cups (675 g) flour
 * 2 cups (425 g) sugar
 * 6 tsp (30 ml) baking powder
 * 4 tbsp (60 ml) margarine
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 tsp (10 ml) ginger
 * 1 cup (250 ml) stout
 * 2 cups (500 ml) mixed fruit or ½ lb (2 cups / 225 g) raisins
 * 1 cup (250 ml) milk
 * 1 tsp (5 ml) orange rind

Directions

 * 1) Prepare tins (2-8" round).
 * 2) Grease with shorting.
 * 3) In a large mixing bowl, put flour, sugar, baking powder, and other dry ingredients.
 * 4) Mix well.
 * 5) Melt margarine over low heat.
 * 6) Remove from heat.
 * 7) Add stout and eggs.
 * 8) Add liquid mixture (step 3) to dry ingredients.
 * 9) Mix well.
 * 10) Mixture should be soft.
 * 11) Add milk to get a soft but not dropping consistency.
 * 12) Put into greased loaf tins.
 * 13) Let rest for about 30 – 45 minutes.
 * 14) Bake at 350 °F /180 °C for 1½ hours.