BAJAN SWEET BREAD

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This is also known as coconut bread. Traditionally it's eaten for breakfast or tea. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05

Provided by Amis227

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.2, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 381.4, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 21.1, Protein 8.3

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