TRINIDAD SWEETBREAD

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A traditional coconut and fruit bread from the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean.

Provided by Bernadette

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound butter, softened
4 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons almond extract
9 cups all-purpose flour
9 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 cups shredded coconut
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 5x9 inch loaf pans and set aside.
  • Blend together the butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk and almond extract.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and stir.
  • Add coconut, coarsely mixed dry chopped fruit and raisins. Mix well and pour into prepared loaf tins.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1063.4 calories, Carbohydrate 188.8 g, Cholesterol 108.8 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 1362.7 mg, Sugar 98.2 g

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