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Bajan Sweet Bread

Name: Bajan Sweet Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Coconut; 1/2 cup Melted Butter; 4 cups Flour; 1 tablespoon Shortening; 1 tablespoon Baking Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 3/4 cup Sugar; 1 cup Raisins; 1 beaten Egg; 1 1/4 cup Evaporated Milk; 1 tsp Almond Essence

Bajan Sweet Bread is a classic side that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Coconut, Melted Butter, Flour, Shortening, Baking Powder, Raisins, Egg, Evaporated Milk and Almond Essence, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve as an enticing appetizer with complementary dipping sauces or as an accompaniment to a hearty main course.

If you enjoy authentic cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Air Fryer Egg Rolls.

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Ingredients

Coconut2 1/2 cups
Melted Butter1/2 cup
Flour4 cups
Shortening1 tablespoon
Baking Powder1 tablespoon
Salt1 tsp
Sugar3/4 cup
Raisins1 cup
Egg1 beaten
Evaporated Milk1 1/4 cup
Almond Essence1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

11 steps

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Step 1

Add all the flour, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a saucepan.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Mix the coconut and most of the sugar in another bowl – leave some back to cover the loaves later, raisins, egg, milk, almond essence, vanilla essence, and melted butter.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Mix well until you have a creamy paste.

Step 5

Add this to the bowl with the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Mix until you form a stiff dough.

Step 7

Now divide the mixture between the baking tins.

Step 8♨️ Boil

Now boil the water.

Step 9🥄 Mix

Mix two tablespoons of sugar with some hot water and brush the top of each loaf.

Step 10🥧 Bake⏱️ 1 hour

Bake in the center of the oven for 1 hour.

Step 11🔪 Prep

Leave to cool in tins before serving; slice and serve with a fresh pot of tea.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Bajan Sweet Bread carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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