Ingredients
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4 1/2 cups flour
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4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
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1 cup raisins or 1 cup sultana
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3 cups coconut, grated (not dried or sweetened)
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
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2 eggs, well-beaten
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1/2 cup evaporated milk
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2 teaspoons almond essence
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1/2 lb butter (melted) or 1/2 lb margarine (melted)
Instructions
- Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt four times.
- Add sugar and fruit; blend evenly.
- Add coconut, cinamon and grated nutmeg and stir well.
- In another bowl combine the whipped eggs, milk, essence and cooled melted butter. Mix well.
- Make a well in the flour mixture.
- Pour the egg mixture into the well and stir with a spoon. Batter will be heavy and mixture will be fairly stiff.
- DO NOT KNEAD or bread will be tough. Mix entirely by spoon, assisted by a knife.
- Pile into 2 non-stick or greased loaf tins.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
- OPTIONAL: When done, glaze with mixture of 1 tablespoon sugar and one tablespoon water. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and Return to the oven for 3 -4 minutes.