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.]

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f & grease two 9-inch loaf pans.

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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.

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Set the dried fruit aside.

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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.

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Stir in the grated coconut & dried fruit , blending well.

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If necessary , knead briefly on a floured surface.

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Cut dough in half & shape each half into loaves , & placing them in the prepared loaf pans.

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Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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dried fruit, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, egg, milk, margarine, vanilla extract, coconut milk, coconut