Best Bahamas Coconut Bimini Bread Recipes

Bahamas - Coconut Bimini Bread image

Provided by Baby Kato

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast
4 1/2 cups unbleached flour (plus extra , if the dough comes out too wet)
1 tsp salt
1/4 c nonfat dry milk powder
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup coconut milk (if you warm this slightly it will help the dough rise quicker)
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp butter, softened
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

1. In the mixing bowl of bread machine add all ingredients in order given. Set on dough cycle (just mixing and rising). The dough cycle usually lasts about 1 1/2 hours.
2. Or... alternatively, add all ingredients to a large bowl and knead together until a smooth dough forms. Add extra flour if necessary. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours.
3. When dough cycle is complete, or dough is approximately doubled in size, remove dough and place in oiled baking pans. You can use a Pullman pan or two bread pans.
4. Let dough rise in baking pans for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350F.
6. Slash the top with a sharp knife and then bake for 35 minutes or until browned on top and cooked through.

Bahamian Coconut Bread image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 c unbleached flour
2 c coarsely grated fresh coconut
1 c sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp nutmeg
2 eggs
1 c milk
2 Tbsp butter, melted (or oil)
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

1. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs and remaining 3 ingredients.
3. Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients.
4. Pour batter into a greased and floured 1-inch cast-iron skillet.
5. Bake at 350F for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool in skillet.