Bajan sweet bread recipe
Bajan Sweet Bread recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.The Bajan sweet bread recipe is a delightful Caribbean dessert that originates from Barbados. This traditional treat is known for its rich and sweet flavors, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Made with ingredients such as coconut, raisins, and spices, this bread is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. The recipe is easy to follow and yields a moist and flavorful loaf that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a cup of tea or coffee.
Keywords: Bajan sweet bread, Caribbean dessert, Barbados, coconut, raisins.
Bajan sweet bread recipe details
Ingredients
| 2 ¼ kg | plain flour |
| 450 g | grated coconut, not dessicated coconut |
| 225 g | unsalted butter |
| 3 tsp | baking powder |
| 1 l | water |
| 1 tsp | salt |
| 225 g | sugar |
| 225 g | raisins |
| 2 tsp | vanilla extract |
| 1 large | egg |
| 240 ml | milk |
| 1 tsp | almond essence |
Instructions
Makes 3 loaves.Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F.
Thoroughly grease 3, 2lb, 500g loaf tins.
In a large bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Melt the butter in a pan.
In another bowl mix the coconut, 200g of the sugar, raisins, milk, essences and melted butter. Mix to a creamy paste. Add to the flour mixture and mix to a stiff dough, with as much water as required.
Divide the mixture between the 3 tins.
Boil a little water with the remaining sugar and brush over the top of the loaves.
Bake for an hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cakes comes out clean.
Cool in tins and then turn out to a wire rack to completely cool. Serve sliced when cold with a cup of tea or coffee.
Preparation time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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