Best 8 Tahitian Sweet Bread Recipes

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Tahitian sweet bread, known locally as "faraoa popo," is a beloved treat that captures the essence of Polynesian flavors. This unique bread is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, with a soft and fluffy texture that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast delight, a midday snack, or a dessert, Tahitian sweet bread offers a sensory journey like no other. As its name suggests, this bread originated in the beautiful islands of Tahiti, where it holds a special place in the local culinary heritage. So, if you're ready to embark on a culinary adventure, let's dive into the secrets of crafting the perfect Tahitian sweet bread, unlocking the flavors that make it a treasure of the Pacific.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HAWAIIAN SWEET BREAD



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The mother of a high school friend would make 13 loaves of this lightly sweet Hawaiian bread recipe at a time! I make this bread year-round, but my family insists it's a "must" for the holidays. -Ruthie Banks, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3 loaves (12 wedges each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup whole milk
7-1/2 to 8 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 cup mashed potato flakes
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter until melted. Add pineapple juice and whole milk and continue to heat gently until mixture reaches 110° to 115°. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, potato flakes, sugar, salt and ginger. Add yeast and butter mixtures to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough; dough will be sticky. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; with floured hands, knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes, adding more flour to surface and hands as needed. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each into a ball. Place in 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans lined with parchment. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown and internal temperature of loaves reaches 200°, 30-35 minutes, covering loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if needed to prevent tops from over-browning. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TRINIDAD SWEETBREAD



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A traditional coconut and fruit bread from the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean.

Provided by Bernadette

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound butter, softened
4 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons almond extract
9 cups all-purpose flour
9 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 cups shredded coconut
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 5x9 inch loaf pans and set aside.
  • Blend together the butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk and almond extract.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and stir.
  • Add coconut, coarsely mixed dry chopped fruit and raisins. Mix well and pour into prepared loaf tins.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1063.4 calories, Carbohydrate 188.8 g, Cholesterol 108.8 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 1362.7 mg, Sugar 98.2 g

BEST BASIC SWEET BREAD



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This easy, basic, yeast, sweet-bread recipe uses only eight ingredients and can be made into dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls or sticky buns.

Provided by IROCKET

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup milk
⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, sugar and butter. Heat until slightly warm to the touch then remove from heat and stir in the yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Mix in the eggs, oil and the yeast mixture. Mix until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and continue to knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of oil. Place the dough into the bowl and turn once to coat. Cover and let stand in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
  • Use remaining oil to grease a cookie sheet or 9x13 inch pan. For plain rolls, punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll the pieces into balls and place them into the greased pan side by side. Let dough rise for 20 to 25 minutes, or until almost double. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until rolls are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 154.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

TAHITIAN SWEET BREAD



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A sweet bread adorned with orange, dried mango and pineapple and spiked with crystalized ginger. A favorite in Tahiti, but served throughout the Pacific.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup yogurt
2 egg whites (whipped until foamy and almost stiff)
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon crystallized ginger
1 orange (zest and juiced)
1/2 cup dried mango (diced)
1/2 cup dried pineapple (diced)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350, grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine yogurt,sugar, oil, juice of orange,vanilla and ginger.
  • Stir in flour,soda,baking powder,and salt, do not over mix, stir in dried mango and pineapple pieces and orange zest; gently fold in whipped egg whites.
  • Pour into a prepared loaf pan, bake about 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in tin for 10 minutes.

TAHITIAN COCONUT BREAD



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I got this recipe in Hawaii at the Polynesian Center. They were giving samples away and it was delicious. I haven't make it yet and the baking instructions are not very good (it doesn't mention a baking pan), but I will try it and see what happens.

Provided by MsPia

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 Loaves, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh coconut, grated
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Combine coconut, sugar and water.
  • Blend flour and baking powder together.
  • Mix all ingredients to a doughy texture adding a little flour as needed so is not too sticky.
  • Wrap in aluminum foil and bake in oven at 350 for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Makes 5 loaves.

PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD I



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This recipe is for the bread machine. It is similar to homemade grandmother's sweet bread.

Provided by Jennifer Houde

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons margarine
⅓ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Add ingredients in order suggested by your manufacturer.
  • Select "sweet bread" setting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 180.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

TAHITIAN COCONUT BREAD



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I received this recipe while vacationing in Hawaii with my sister this past summer. I had some there and it was nice and moist and sweet, great flavor. I haven't made it yet, but I just wanted to share.

Provided by veraj9170

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 6m

Yield 5 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups coconut
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Combine shredded cocunut, sugar and water. Blend flour and baking powder together. Mix all ingredients to a doughy texture adding a little flour as needed so it is not too sticky. Wrap in aluminum foil and bake in oven at 350 for 1 hr to 1 1/2 hurs until lightly golden. This is written to make 5 loaves but I'm guessing it depends on the size of your pan.
  • Aloha and enjoy! Please post any comments and adjustments thanks :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.7, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 19.6, Sodium 161.2, Carbohydrate 144.8, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 62.7, Protein 12.7

TROPICAL SWEET BREAD



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"This Hawaiian-style bread is an elegant addition to any meal," says Camie Schuiteman, Marion, Indiana. "It makes a delightful hostess gift, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup warm buttermilk (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup sliced ripe banana
3 cups bread flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first 13 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or flour if needed)., Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your Tahitian sweet bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Allow the bread to rise in a warm place: This will help the bread to rise properly and become light and fluffy.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven: This will help the bread to rise evenly and prevent it from sinking.
  • Serve the bread warm or at room temperature: Tahitian sweet bread is best enjoyed when it is fresh and warm.

Conclusion:

Tahitian sweet bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a popular breakfast bread in Tahiti, but it can also be served as a dessert or snack. Tahitian sweet bread is also a great way to use up ripe bananas. If you are looking for a new bread recipe to try, Tahitian sweet bread is a great option. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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