BAJAN COCONUT BREAD

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and reduces dairy.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened reduces sugar intake.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and flavor.

Mix baking powder and salt into all-purpose flour.

Prepare coconut milk using coconut powder and warm water.

Whisk the coconut milk and egg together.

Combine desiccated coconut, sugar, melted butter, and the whisked egg and coconut milk mixture in a bowl.

Stir in the dry ingredients until a stiff paste forms.

Add vanilla essence and almond essence, mixing well.

Knead the dough briefly with hands until sticky and stiff.

Transfer the dough into a lined loaf pan.

Bake in a moderate oven at 180°C for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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