Local Island Dumb Bread

Recipe from Virgin Islands Cooking by Carol Bareuther

ISBN 0-9631060-6-6

Ingredients

• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup margarine or butter
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 4 tablespoons dried shredded coconut, if desired

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ingredients to form a dough. 
2. On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth, or about 10 to 15 minutes. (Dough will be somewhat stiff.)
3. Roll into a ball, then flatten slightly with the palm of the hand.
4. Place loaves on a greased baking sheet.
5. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree over for 35 to 40 minutes or until browned. 
6. Let cool briefly, then cut into ten wedges.
7. Makes 10 servings.  Per serving (with coconut): 272 calories, 11 grams of fat, 2 milligrams cholesterol and 388 milligrams sodium.