Coconut Bake

Coconut Bake
Coconut Bake
In Trinidad, this rustic coconut loaf with a biscuit-like texture is traditionally eaten with bul jol, which is also known as pick-up saltfish . The bread is quick and easy to make, and is great for breakfast with tropical jams such as guava, passion fruit, or mango. Coconut know-how: To open a coconut, pierce "eyes" with an ice pick and drain out liquid. Break coconut open with a hammer, and then pry out the meat and scrape off the brown skin. Chop or grate meat by hand or in a processor.
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  • Served Person: Makes 1 loaf
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  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • Carbohydrate 29 g(10%)
  • Fat 14 g(22%)
  • Fiber 2 g(7%)
  • Protein 4 g(8%)
  • Saturated Fat 8 g(39%)
  • Sodium 169 mg(7%)
  • Calories 260

Preparation Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Add margarine; rub in with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Mix in grated coconut, then coconut milk. Stir mixture with fork until dough forms. Gather dough into ball; cover with kitchen towel. Let dough rest 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Shape dough into 7-inch-round. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Serve coconut bake slightly warm. *Available at most supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Preparation Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Add margarine; rub in with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Mix in grated coconut, then coconut milk. Stir mixture with fork until dough forms. Gather dough into ball; cover with kitchen towel. Let dough rest 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Shape dough into 7-inch-round. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Serve coconut bake slightly warm. *Available at most supermarkets and at Asian markets.