Bajan Sweet Bread Recipe

Name: Bajan Sweet Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups grated coconut; 1/2 cup melted butter; 4 cups flour; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup raisins; 1 egg, beaten; 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon almond essence

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups grated coconut
1/2 cup melted butter
4 cups flour
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup raisins
1 egg, beaten
1 1/4 cups evaporated milk
1 teaspoon almond essence

1
Grease loaf pans with shortening and pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Mix flour, baking powder,salt, coconut, sugar and the raisins together in a bowl.
3
Add egg, evaporated milk, margarine and almond essence and mix together well until you have a firm dough.
4
Divide dough in half and fill loaf pans.
5
Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of hot water and brush mixture over the loaves.
6
Bake in center of oven for about 1 hour or until skewer inserted into center comes out clean.
7
Let cool in the pans.

879

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups grated coconut, 1/2 cup melted butter, 4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon shortening, and more.

Yes, Bajan Sweet Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bajan Sweet Bread

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