Trinidad Recipes - Reader Man Sweet Bread

Trinidad Recipes - Reader Man Sweet Bread

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

3 tsp. baking powder

¾ cup water or milk

1 tsp vanilla essence

½ cup mixed peel

1 cup raisins

1 egg

3 cups counter flour

½ cup margarine

1 coconut, grated

1 tsp Angostura bitters

½ cup cherries

½ cup currants

Preparation:

1) Mix grated coconut with sugar and a little water

2) add egg and mix thoroughly

3) add essence, bitters and margarine

4) Sift dry ingredients together and add to coconut/egg mixture

5) Add remaining water to make a soft dough, do not knead

6) Add fruits and mixed peel

for 50-60 mins- remove from oven

8) Mix a little sugar and water so make a syrup and

9) Return bread to hot oven for 3-4 mins.