Guyanese Salara || Red Bread || Coconut Rolls- Episode 118

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances coconut flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less costly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative, while water can be used to reduce costs.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grate fresh coconut and set aside.

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and milk until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the grated coconut gently.

Transfer the batter to a greased baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool before slicing and serving.

Cooking Techniques

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