• 3 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
• 1 small coconut
• 3/4 cup – 1 cup of sugar (depends on your taste)
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup each : raisins, cherries and mixed fruits (add fruits desire)
• 1 egg
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance flavours
• a dash or angostura bitters (or more if desire)
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons grated nutmeg

Please Note: that when blending the coconut, add 1 cup of water to get the milk, strain and set aside. use the husk in the bread (do not throw away). if grating by hand, just add the one cup of water after and strain

Instructions

• finely grate the coconut in a blender with 1 cup of water or grate by hand on the finest side of the grater then add the water and strain. set the milk aside
• in a separate bowl, mix together the grated coconut, sugar and egg. cut in/mix in the butter. mix well. add the angostura bitters and mixed essence
• sift together the flour and baking powder. mix in the nutmeg and cinnamon. mix well until combined. add flour to coconut mixture and mix. next add coconut milk and mix until well incorporated.
• add in the fruits. mix well. place in a large loaf pan or 2 mini loaf pans that has been greased and floured. add cherries to the top. place in preheated oven to bake for about 50 to 55 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean
• remove from oven once baked ( for a glazed look, just mix some water and sugar and brush the top of the bread. place back in the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes and remove ) allow bread to cool in pans for about 5 minutes. remove and place on a rack to cool completely.
• enjoy!

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