Trinidad Sweet Bread

Ingredients

 * 1 cup sugar
 * 3 teasp. baking powder
 * 3/4 cup water or milk
 * 1 teasp vanilla essence
 * 1/2 cup mixed peel
 * 1 cup raisins
 * 1 egg
 * 3 cups flour
 * 1/2 cup margarine
 * 1 coconut, grated
 * 1 teasp Angostura bitters
 * 1/2 cup Maraschino cherries
 * 1/2 cup currants

Directions

 * 1) Mix grated coconut with sugar and a little water
 * 2) add egg and mix thoroughly
 * 3) add essence, bitters and margarine
 * 4) Sift dry ingredients together and add to coconut/egg mixture
 * 5) Add remaining water to make a soft dough, do not knead
 * 6) Add fruits and mixed peel
 * 7) Pour in prepared baking pan and bake at 350 degr. F. for 50-60 mins- remove from oven
 * 8) Mix a little sugar and water so make a syrup and baste on bread
 * 9) Return bread to hot oven for 3-4 mins.