COCUNUT BREAD

INGREDIENTS 4 cups flour 1/4 lb shortening 3/4 cup milk and coconut water 6 ozs sugar 1 egg 2 cups grated coconut 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 tsps baking powder 6 ozs raisins or other dried fruits (optional) 1/2 tsp salt

METHOD: 1. Sift dry ingredients. Add sugar, then beaten egg with milk, melted shortening and essence. Stir in grated coconut, raisins or other dried fruits (floured) if used. Blend ingredients well. 2. Knead slightly on floured board. Shape into loaves and put in greased loaf tins, fillin only two thirds of each tin. Dust with fine sugar. 3. Bake in moderate oven. Makes 2 loaves. For heavier coconut bread, use only 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 cup milk. Knead well on board, using extra flour, until dough is very frim. Shape into loaves. Score the tops and brush with sugar and water.