Best Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread Recipe

Trinidad sweet bread is a dense, rustic bread made with fresh coconut, raisins, mixed fruit and spices. It is made in Trinidad especially during the holidays including Christmas and Easter but great for an all year long snack or breakfast. My sweet bread recipe results in a bread that's addictive and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. A perfect balance of texture and flavors!

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Ria's Sweet Bread Recipe
4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 cups brown sugar, plus 2 tbs
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tbs grated ginger, optional
¼ tsp Himalayan salt
3 cups finely grated coconut (14 oz)
½ cup seedless dark raisins
½ cup candied mix fruit, optional (mis peel)
½ cup (1 stick) organic sweet cream butter, melted¬
3/4 cup evaporated milk, or more as needed
1 tbs pure vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten, optional

Bowl, measuring cup, measuring spoon, 2 (9x5) baking pans,

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
1. Grease two bread pans (9x5) or one large and one small and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
3. Stir in coconut, raisins and mixed fruit (if using).
4. In a measuring cup, add evaporated milk, eggs if using, melted butter and whisk to combine. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until combined. The dough should be slightly sticky, if not add more evaporated milk. If you are not using the eggs, you will definitely need to use more evaporated milk.
5. Divide dough, form into a loaf with your hands and place in prepared pans. Place in the oven and bake until fully cooked, the outside is dark golden brown and a toothpick or skewer comes out clean, about 60 – 90 mins.

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[esampson]

I tried your recipe last week and it turned out beautifully. I served it to friends and one comment from a Trini friend was "this reminds of how my grandma made it". Another (from India) said "I could eat a slice with afternoon tea everyday". I'll be making another soon as it's all gone and Xmas is weeks away. Thanks, Ria. 🇨🇦

[tishelletobias]

By far THE BEST sweetbread ever! I've tried this recipe and everyone who has tasted this sweetbread has said it's the best they've ever had. The recipe is super easy to follow and it came out great the very first try!

[shivanasoodeen]

Tried your recipe yesterday and it was the first time i ever made sweet bread. It came out Thank you so much!

[joycelynking-defreitas]

I left Trinidad at age 14. Never made sweet bread before and I'm in my 60's. I followed your recipe and my bread came out super delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipes and videos. Much appreciated!!!

[judysadowsky]

Hi Ria, you have been my go to baker for a very long time. I love making your pound cake which everyone goes crazy for. You are just a fabulous baker.

[leothaking]

Ria, I am looking forward for the day that you will come out with a cookbook. 🙏🏽EVERY recipe I have tried of yours always comes out great.! Thank you so very much. P.s. Still having trouble with my dhalpourie roti, I just cannot get that soft rotie like yours 😔

[SallyDenoon]

I followed this recipe today. It tasted excellent. 10/10 Thank you so much. I will try your other dishes for sure.

[trinisoca]

Oh how I miss my grandma rip she made the best sweet bread

[donnathorne]

Hi Ria. I have tried your sweet bread recipe twice and its a wonderful recipe and I love it💕.Thank you for sharing.

[jessiestuart]

i checked all the sweetbread recipes on youtube. this looked the best. it was my first time and it came out perfectly!!!!

[suzierodney]

Hi Ria I'm from Trinidad and Tobago
I shared your recipes with my friends and family my brother said that your bread is the best recipe to follow i made bread from your recipe and other stuff keep up the great work

[abdulrokib]

I haven’t had it in a while. I bought a mill grinder thanks to you. Plus managed to get a Sill Fata (sill and Lorha) from my cousin sis who gave one that belonged to her mum. I’m so proud of these heritage passed. I hope you have a wonderful Xmas. X

[Truetrinireble]

Thanks for your recipe you saved my Christmas. Lady you could cook and on a budget. Ah so want ah pastel recipe now on ah budget Thanks 👍 God's blessings. Happy New Year.🙏🎇😍

[karminiparsan]

STILL the best sweetbread on the net..no doubt about it💪💪

[Crabtree]

Ria: I like those baking trays. That sweet bread, served with ginger tea without sugar is the in thing!

[charizmansingh]

I followed the link to your website, I love what you did there. We need sites like this for Trinidad dishes. Please keep it up. It's absolutely Great.

[lorahanna]

Eureka! I have searched far and wide for a recipe for sweet bread that did not crumble when cut up, or dry out after 3 days! I found it! This is a wonderful recipe that I will keep forever. She's right, it is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and most importantly, it maintains its integrity for a very long time. Texture and taste are just absolutely wonderful. The recipe makes 2 loaves. With other recipes I would have to gobble both loaves up within a week, because they dried out so quickly, but with Ria's recipe, the first one lasted me a week and I'm on the second one now, and it's still soft and delicious! Thank you Ria!

[satiesankar]

Best recipe ever..A cup of hot coffee goes well with this sweet bread...

[alicagilbert]

Omg Ria! This is by far the best I've seen so far in sweet bread. Just how I like it. Will be trying your recipe.

[elizabeth]

Hello, I tried this recipe and I absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for your time and effort. Appreciate you!