March 8, 2022

Coconut Bake (recipe)

Mmmm freshly baked coconut bake! There are -definitely- worse ways to plow deeper into the work week! Coconut bake is a hearty, versatile quickbread that is a welcome addition to the breakfast table but equally enjoyable throughout the day.

Cuisine: Caribbean

Author: Sarina

A hearty, versatile side that is a welcome addition to the breakfast table but equally enjoyable throughout the day

Ingredients

2 cups Flour
¾ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ounce margarine
¾ cup grated coconut
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup ice water

Instructions

Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl.
Rub in the fat, then stir in sugar and grated coconut.
Add water, and mix into a firm dough.
Turn out onto floured board, knead lightly, shape into a ball and leave covered for 15-20 minutes. 5. Press into the center and using a rolling pin, roll into a circular shape about ¾” thick.
Heat oven to 350°F.
Decorate the dough with fork or knife marks.
Put onto a flat, greased baking sheet and bake till brown for about 20-30 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Cut into desired shape 2-3 inches wide.
Serve hot, attractively arranged on a flat dish.