Coconut Sweet Bread - Trinidad Recipe

Name: Coconut Sweet Bread - Trinidad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt four times.
2
Add sugar and fruit; blend evenly.
3
Add coconut, cinamon and grated nutmeg and stir well.
4
In another bowl combine the whipped eggs, milk, essence and cooled melted butter. Mix well.
5
Make a well in the flour mixture.
6
Pour the egg mixture into the well and stir with a spoon. Batter will be heavy and mixture will be fairly stiff.
7
DO NOT KNEAD or bread will be tough. Mix entirely by spoon, assisted by a knife.
8
Pile into 2 non-stick or greased loaf tins.
9
Bake at 325 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
10
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.

1444

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups flour, 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Coconut Sweet Bread - Trinidad 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.

Coconut Sweet Bread - Trinidad

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