Coconut Bread (Guyana — Caribbean)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 14
Deliciously Sweet and Nutty Coconut Bread Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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 )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
368
Sugar
25g
Fat
12g
Coconut Bread is a popular bread dish endemic to Guyana, located in the Caribbean. It is made using a combination of dried fruits, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and grated coconut. This bread dish has a sweet, nutty taste and is easy to make at home. The bread is usually served as a breakfast meal, brunch or as a snack, and can be enjoyed with a glass of fruit juice, tea, or coffee to complement its flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C. Grease a standard size loaf pan and set it aside.
2.In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Then, add in the sugar and dried fruit (or raisins) and stir to mix well.
3.In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the melted margarine, milk, vanilla extract and coconut milk. Stir to mix well.
4.Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture while stirring continuously until well blended. At this point, fold in the grated coconut and stir until the batter is evenly mixed.
5.Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
6.Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Coconut Bread is sweet, nutty, and has a lovely texture when baked to perfection, and it’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
It is relatively easy to make, and doesn’t take too much time to prepare.
Additionally, it is vegan-friendly, which makes it perfect for those with vegan diets.

CONS

This bread contains a fairly high sugar content which should be consumed in moderation to avoid spiking your blood sugar levels.
Also, the addition of margarine (which contains trans fat) to the recipe increases the fat content, which may not be ideal for some dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Coconut Bread is rich in carbohydrates, which can provide you with energy to kick-start your day. The addition of raisins and coconut milk make it a good source of dietary fiber, which is essential for a healthy digestive system. Coconut milk also contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which help in boosting brain function and increasing metabolism. The bread is also loaded with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and iron.

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