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Coconut Bread Recipe

Recipe

Total time: 1hr to 2hr

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour

Difficulty: Easy

Chef's Note

This bread is very popular in Barbados and can be served with afternoon tea or with a chicken and fruit salad for a light meal.

Ingredients

- 1 kg (2 1/4 lb.) flour

- 2 tsp. instant yeast or baking powder

- A small pinch of salt

- 500 ml (2 cups) grated Coconut

- 200 ml (3/4 cup) sugar + 4 tbsp. for sprinkling

- 1 tsp. vanilla extract

- 1 egg

- 250 ml (1 cup) milk

Method

combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add the coconut, sugar, vanilla and eggs and mix well;
gradually add the milk, mixing to form a firm but not sticky dough;
knead for a few minutes; form into 2 loaves and place into greased bread pans;
sprinkle the tops with a little sugar and bake in a 180° F (350° F) oven for about 1 hour or until golden brown;
serve warm or cold.

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