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

Md Naeem Hossen
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This sweetbread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.


Md that
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I love this sweetbread! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Richard Bortey
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This sweetbread is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


Kessi Mandira
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I've made this sweetbread several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the results are delicious.


D Rhodes
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This sweetbread was a bit dry, but it was still very flavorful.


Maxamed Cllaahi
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I found this sweetbread to be a bit too dense, but the flavor was good.


Nazmul hassan
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This sweetbread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very moist and flavorful.


Daisy Palacios Torres
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I'm not a huge fan of sweetbread, but this recipe was surprisingly good. I would definitely make it again.


Carter Henz
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This sweetbread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Jordyn A
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I love the versatility of this sweetbread recipe. I've used it to make everything from breakfast pastries to dessert.


Austin Blessing
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This sweetbread is so easy to make, and it always turns out great. It's a perfect recipe for beginners.


Tiffany Latimer
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I've tried several different sweetbread recipes, and this one is my favorite. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Landon Sweet
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This sweetbread was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very flavorful.


Anahi Hernandez
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I found this sweetbread to be a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Moin Akhther
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This sweetbread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Doc King
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I love this sweetbread! It's so moist and flavorful.


dior trujillo
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This was my first time making sweetbread, and it came out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow, and the results were delicious.


Oshan Asiri
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I've made this sweetbread several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a really versatile recipe, and I've used it to make both sweet and savory dishes.


C Lindle
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This sweetbread was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it.