Bajan Sweet Bread

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Granny's Bajan Sweet Bread Recipe

This richly textured coconut bread is a traditional favourite of all Barbadians. When offered,
it is seldom refused. It will be eaten anytime, day or night. The sweet aroma from a Bajan
Sweet bread in the oven will draw neighbours you never knew you had.

Ingredients
2 lb Self Rising Flour
1 lb brown Sugar
3/4 lb Butter
1/4 lb Shortening (optional)
1 grated coconut (approx 3 cups)
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp nutmeg
Raisins - Optional
Cherries - Optional

Makes approximately 3 medium sized breads

Coconut Filling (optional)

Ingredients

1/2 cup grated coconut


2 tbs Sugar
1 tsp essence
2 tbs water

Put all ingredients in small pan & place on low fire


Stir continuously for approximately 3 mins or until sugar is dissolved.

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

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