Chamorro Coconut Bread

Chamorro Coconut Bread is a traditional Guamanian dessert that is sweet, moist, and full of tropical flavor. This recipe is a perfect way to bring a taste of Guam into your home.

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Chamorro Coconut Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
12g
Protein
4g

Supplies

9x5 inch loaf pan Mixing bowls Whisk Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Oven Wire rack

Serving suggestions

Chamorro Coconut Bread is delicious on its own, or you can serve it with a scoop of coconut ice cream for an extra tropical treat.

Tips & tricks

For added texture and flavor, you can sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the bread before baking.

Cost

$10