Sweet Bread (Barbados) Recipe

Name: Sweet Bread (Barbados)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon shortening; 2 1/2 cups coconut; 4 cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup raisins; 1 egg, beaten; 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1 teaspoon almond essence; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon hot water

Servings: persons

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

1
Grease two loaf pans with shortening and set your oven to 350 degrees.
2
Mix the dry ingredients with the raisins in a large bowl.
3
Add the egg, milk, butter and almond essence. Mix until you have a firm dough.
4
Divide the dough in half and press down into the loaf pans.
5
Mix the sugar and hot water and, using a pastry brush, brush the tops of each loaf.
6
Bake for one hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, then remove from pans.

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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: 1 tablespoon shortening, 2 1/2 cups coconut, 4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Sweet Bread (Barbados) 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.

Sweet Bread (Barbados)

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