Trinidad Sweet Bread
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
* 1 cup sugar
* 3 teasp. baking powder
* 3/4 cup water or milk
* 1 teasp vanilla essence
* 1/2 cup mixed peel
* 1 cup raisins
* 1 egg
* 3 cups flour
* 1/2 cup margarine
* 1 coconut, grated
* 1 teasp Angostura bitters
* 1/2 cup Maraschino cherries
* 1/2 cup currantsRecipe
1) Mix grated coconut with sugar and a little water
2) add egg and mix thoroughly
3) add essence, bitters and margarine
4) Sift dry ingredients together and add to coconut/egg mixture
5) Add remaining water to make a soft dough, do not knead
6) Add fruits and mixed peel
7) Pour in prepared baking pan and bake at 350 degr. F. for 50-60 mins- remove from oven
8) Mix a little sugar and water so make a syrup and baste on bread
9) Return bread to hot oven for 3-4 mins
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