In Scotland, we have a very old tradition of making black bun for Hogmanay. I rarely see this baked at home nowadays, although it is made commercially. I have to admit I've only made it once ...

Dear Eric: Just wondering if you could provide a recipe and some background information for Scottish black bun. I’d like to try making it in place of Christmas fruitcake this year. Roopa Dear ...

So grab a lump of coal and a bottle of whisky—probably best to ignore the black bun—and head to your neighbor’s house to ring in the New Year in Scottish style.