Liberian Coconut Bread

Name: Liberian Coconut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Liberian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups shredded coconut; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 eggs; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp nutmeg; 2 tsp baking powder; Pinch of salt

Coconut Bread (KOH-koh-nut bred)

Coconut Sweet Bread

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 376 kcal

A dense, moist, sweet bread studded with shredded coconut and warm spices — a beloved Liberian baked treat eaten for breakfast or as a snack.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl loaf pan oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: cutting board

Garnishes: shredded coconut topping

Accompaniments: tea, coffee, butter

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups shredded coconut
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 cup coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1
Mix flour, coconut, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, coconut milk, and vanilla.
3
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
4
Pour into a greased loaf pan.
5
Bake at 175C for 50-60 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6
Cool before slicing.

💡

Did You Know?

Liberian coconut bread is so rich and dense that a single thick slice can keep you full through a morning of hard work.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
loaf pan
oven

Garnishing

shredded coconut topping

Accompaniments

tea, coffee, butter

The Story Behind Liberian Coconut Bread

Coconut bread reflects the Americo-Liberian baking tradition brought by freed American slaves who settled in Liberia. They adapted American baking techniques using local coconut, creating a distinctive bread that became a national favourite bridging settler and indigenous food cultures.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast or snack 📜 Origins: Americo-Liberian baking tradition

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!