Trinidad Sweet Bread

Ingredients

 * 1 cup sugar
 * 3 tsp baking powder
 * ¾ cup water or milk
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * ½ cup mixed peel
 * 1 cup raisins
 * 1 egg
 * 3 cups flour
 * ½ cup margarine
 * 1 coconut, grated
 * 1 tsp Angostura bitters
 * ½ cup maraschino cherries
 * ½ 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°F for 50-60 minutes, 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 minutes.