Coconut and Raisin Loaves Recipe

Name: Coconut and Raisin Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 2 cups grated unsweetened fresh coconut (from 1 coconut, see Notes); 3/4 cup dark raisins; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup milk, plus additional if necessary; 2 large eggs, well beaten; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon rose water (available at specialty markets and some pharmacies)

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 cups grated unsweetened fresh coconut (from 1 coconut, see Notes)
3/4 cup dark raisins
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup milk, plus additional if necessary
2 large eggs, well beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon rose water (available at specialty markets and some pharmacies)

1
Position a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350.
2
Lightly butter two 8- by 4-inch loaf pans.
3
Dust the pans with flour, and knock out the excess.
4
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
5
Stir in the coconut and raisins.
6
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla and almond extracts, and rose water.
7
Stir the liquid into the dry ingredients to make a soft biscuit-like dough.
8
(The exact amount of milk depends on the moistness of the coconut.
9
Stir in additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary.)
10
Divide the dough evenly between the two prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops.
11
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
12
Cool the loaves for 10 minutes on a wire cake rack.
13
Then invert them onto the rack, unmold, and allow to cool completely.

813

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Coconut and Raisin Loaves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut and Raisin Loaves

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