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COCONUT BREAD Recipe | |
African Bread | |
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Ingredients:
4 c. flour1/4 lb. shortening 3/4 c. milk and coconut water (or coconut milk) 6 oz. sugar 1 egg 2 c. grated coconut 1 tsp. vanilla essence 2 tsp. baking powder 6 oz. raisins (optional) 1/2 tsp. salt
Directions:
Sift dry ingredients. Add sugar, then beaten egg withmilk, melted shortening and essence. Stir in grated coconut and raisins (floured) if used. Blend ingredients well. Knead slightly on floured board. Shape into loaves and put in greased loaf pan, filling only two thirds of each pan. Dust with fine sugar. Bake in moderate oven. Makes 2 loaves. For heavier coconut bread, use only 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 cup milk. Knead well on board, using extra flour until dough is very firm. Shape into loaves. Score the tops and brush with sugar and water. | |