STEAMED HAWAIIAN BREAD

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This unique steaming method produces a moist and flavorful loaf of bread without overheating your kitchen. You'll love the mild sweetness of banana and coconut. Roxanne Chan - Albany, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (6 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons mashed ripe banana
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine the coconut milk, honey, banana and extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a 2-cup stoneware dish or bowl coated with cooking spray; cover with foil., Place on a rack in a deep kettle; add 1 in. of hot water to kettle. Bring to a gentle boil; cover and steam for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, adding more water as needed., Remove dish from kettle; let stand for 15 minutes before removing bread from dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.