Bulla cake
Appearance
Alternative names | Bullah |
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Type | Cake |
Place of origin | Jamaica |
Main ingredients | Molasses,flour |
Bulla cake,usually referred to asbulla,is a richJamaicancake made withmolasses[1]and spiced withginger[2]andnutmeg,sometimes dark-colored and other times light-colored. Bulla are small loaves that are flat and round.[2]They are inexpensive and easy to make using molasses, flour and baking soda.[2]Bulla is traditionally a popular treat for schoolchildren.[2]
A traditional food of Jamaica, the bulla cake has been used as an emblem and symbol related to development on the island nation.[3]Former solicitor general of JamaicaKenneth Rattraywas a fan of bulla.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Grace CameronBulla pear & A likely pairArchivedJune 13, 2007, at theWayback MachineSeptember 25, 2003 Jamaica Gleaner
- ^abcdRebecca TortelloSweet & dandy - The history of Jamaican sweetsArchived2009-04-22 at theWayback MachineFebruary 7, 2009 The Gleaner (Jamaica)
- ^Mark WignallWhy Jamaica is poorArchivedJanuary 13, 2006, at theWayback MachineAugust 25, 2005 Jamaica Observer
- ^Dwight BellanfanteHundreds mourn Kenneth RattrayArchivedJanuary 12, 2006, at theWayback MachineJanuary 09, 2005 Jamaica Observer