Otherby TheMealDBBajan Sweet BreadServes1Keep screen onSaveShare Cook my versionIngredientsServings−1+2 1/2 cups Coconut1/2 cup Melted Butter4 cups Flour1 tablespoon Shortening1 tablespoon Baking Powder1 tsp Salt3/4 cup Sugar1 cup Raisins1 beaten Egg1 1/4 cup Evaporated Milk1 tsp Almond EssenceStepsStep-by-step0 of 10 done1Add all the flour, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl.2Melt the butter in a saucepan.3Mix the coconut and most of the sugar in another bowl – leave some back to cover the loaves later, raisins, egg, milk, almond essence, vanilla essence, and melted butter.4Mix well until you have a creamy paste.5Add this to the bowl with the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until you form a stiff dough.6Now divide the mixture between the baking tins.7Now boil the water.8Mix two tablespoons of sugar with some hot water and brush the top of each loaf.9Bake in the center of the oven for 1 hour.10Leave to cool in tins before serving; slice and serve with a fresh pot of tea.Source: TheMealDB
