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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾78gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

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🌾 Gluten

Pan Bon

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A dense, sweet bread flavored with spices and dried fruits.

Why try it?

Pan Bon is a traditional holiday bread in Puerto Viejo, often shared during festive gatherings. Its rich, sweet flavor is a favorite among locals who hold its recipe close to cultural heritage.

How it tastes

Sweet and spicy, with the aroma of nutmeg and cinnamon; chewy texture interspersed with bites of candied fruit.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Pan Bon has its roots in the Caribbean holiday traditions from the 19th century, becoming a mainstay in Puerto Viejo as expatriates shared it during Christmas and other celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g flour
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 🍯 150 g dried fruit
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🧂 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 🥛 150 ml milk
  • 🌾 5 g yeast
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, spices, and salt.
  2. 2 Add eggs, milk, butter, and dried fruits.
  3. 3 Knead, let rise, then bake until golden.

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