TESTED & PERFECTED COCONUT SWEET BREAD - TRINIDAD Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
4 1?2 cups flour 4 1?2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 1?4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit 1 cup raisins or 1 cup sultana 3 cups coconut, grated (not dried or sweetened) 1?4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1?4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated 2 eggs, well-beaten 1?2 cup evaporated milk 2 teaspoons almond essence 1?2 lb butter (melted) or 1/2 lb margarine (melted)
DIRECTIONS
Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt four times. Add sugar and fruit; blend evenly. Add coconut, cinamon and grated nutmeg and stir well. In another bowl combine the whipped eggs, milk, essence and cooled melted butter. Mix well. Make a well in the flour mixture. Pour the egg mixture into the well and stir with a spoon. Batter will be heavy and mixture will be fairly stiff. DO NOT KNEAD or bread will be tough. Mix entirely by spoon, assisted by a knife. Pile into 2 non-stick or greased loaf tins. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. OPTIONAL: When done, glaze with mixture of 1 tablespoon sugar and one tablespoon water. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and Return to the oven for 3 -4 minutes.
by: WizzyTheStick
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