COCONUT BREAD (GUYANA -- CARIBBEAN)

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This recipe comes from the internet website recipeisland.com. [NOTE: On 29 June 2009 I edited the ingredients, changing the pounds & ounces of flour & sugar to cups.]

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces dried fruit (or raisins)
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/4 lb margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 small coconut, grated (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease two 9-inch loaf pans.
  • In a small bowl, add dried fruit & 1/4 cup of the 4 cups of flour, then strain flour into a large bowl, leaving the dried fruit coated with a bit of flour. Set the dried fruit aside.
  • In that same large bowl, add the rest of the flour then whisk together the flour, baking powder & salt, before adding the sugar, beaten egg, milk, melted margarine, vanilla extract & coconut milk, whisking to combine well.
  • Stir in the grated coconut & dried fruit, blending well. If necessary, knead briefly on a floured surface.
  • Cut dough in half & shape each half into loaves, & placing them in the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.

Gershon Simiyu
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This coconut bread is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk. It's also a delicious and easy-to-make snack.


Fazal Subhan
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I've made this coconut bread several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Santos Cr
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This is the best coconut bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful.


Lily Lily
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I made this coconut bread for a bake sale, and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Yamilet Gonzalez
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This coconut bread is delicious! The texture is perfect, and the coconut flavor is just right.


Eman Elsaied
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I've been making this coconut bread for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and coconutty.


Mahima Afrin
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This coconut bread is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Polar Pop
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I made this coconut bread for my family, and they loved it! They said it was the best coconut bread they'd ever had.


Tofeeq Khan
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This coconut bread is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk. It's also a perfect snack or breakfast food.


Hailu Misgana
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The coconut bread turned out even better than I expected.


khawaja subbiyal
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This is the best coconut bread recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so moist and fluffy, and the coconut flavor is amazing.


Rk_Ridoy_58
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I've made this coconut bread several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Shahzadi Zainab
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This coconut bread was a hit at my last potluck! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.