How To Bake Trinbago Sweet Bread | Foodie Nation x Trini Food Designer - Arlene

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk provides a dairy-free option while regular milk is more economical.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can be healthier and raisins are a cost-effective substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a healthier nut option, while sunflower seeds are a budget-friendly alternative.

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of butter, and 1/2 cup of shortening.

Use your hands to incorporate the butter and shortening into the flour until it resembles a crumbly texture.

Sprinkle in a little yeast to help with rising.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the mixture.

Add 1/2 cup of mixed dried fruit (currants, raisins, prunes) to the dry ingredients.

Coat the dried fruit with the dry ingredients.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of grated coconut to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of ginger (optional), 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg.

Pour in 1/2 cup of warm water gradually, mixing until you achieve a sticky dough.

Ensure the dough is not too wet or dry; it should be rough and sticky.

Grease a loaf pan with shortening.

Scoop the dough into the greased loaf pan, evening it out on top.

Place the loaf pan in the oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 13 minutes, checking for doneness by poking the middle.

Prepare a syrup by combining equal parts water and brown sugar with a bay leaf, cooking it down until it thickens.

Once the sweet bread is baked, pour the syrup over the top and sprinkle with white sugar for a glaze.

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