Bulla cake, usually referred to as bulla, is a rich Jamaican cake made with molasses and brown sugar,Grace Cameron Bulla pear & A likely pair September 25, 2003 Jamaica Gleaner and spiced with ginger and nutmeg.
Overview Jamaican bulla cakes are small loaves that are flat, round, and sometimes dark-colored or light-colored. They are inexpensive and easy to make using molasses, brown sugar, vanilla, flour and baking soda. In Jamaica, bulla comes in different flavours such as "spice" (with cinnamon and nutmeg), Jamaican ginger, coconut and pineapple. Also, smaller bulla cakes ("mini-bulla") are sold on the island.
The name "bulla" derived from the Spanish word bolla/bollo meaning "bun".
Traditionally, bulla is a popular treat for schoolchildren, often paired with milk or cherry malt.Rebecca Tortello Sweet & dandy - The history of Jamaican sweets February 7, 2009 The Gleaner (Jamaica) It is commonly paired with cheese or avocado.
As a traditional food of Jamaica, the bulla cake has been considered an emblem related to development on the island nation.Mark Wignall Why Jamaica is poor August 25, 2005 Jamaica Observer Former solicitor general of Jamaica and Air Jamaica president Kenneth Rattray was a fan of bulla.Dwight Bellanfante Hundreds mourn Kenneth Rattray January 09, 2005 Jamaica Observer
See also
Jamaican cuisine Coco bread Hard dough bread Jamaican patty Jamaican festival Bammy List of Jamaican dishes
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