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Bajan Coconut Sweetbread

Cultural Context

Originating from Barbados, Bajan Coconut Sweetbread is a traditional treat often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. The dish highlights the Caribbean's love for coconut and sweet flavors, embodying the island's culinary heritage. Today, variations exist across the Caribbean, with different fruits and spices incorporated, making it a beloved dessert in many households.

CaribbeanBBdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
6 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cherries
1 cup coconut
2 1/2 cups grated coconut
1/2 cup milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond essence
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon all spice
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lighter.

1

Gather all ingredients together.

2

Sift 6 cups of flour into a bowl.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of baking powder to the flour.

4

Incorporate 1/2 cup of coconut oil into the flour mixture.

5

Add 1/2 cup of raisins and 1/2 cup of cherries to the mixture.

6

Mix in 1 cup of coconut and 2 1/2 cups of grated coconut.

7

Pour in 1/2 cup of milk and 1 cup of water.

8

Add 1 teaspoon of almond essence and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

9

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of all spice.

10

Incorporate 1 cup of butter and 2 cups of brown sugar into the mixture.

11

Crack in 2 eggs and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Coconut BreadBajan Sweetbread

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