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Traditional Virgin Islands Sweet Bread
A hand‑kneaded, spiced sweet bread traditional to the Virgin Islands, made with equal parts butter and shortening, fragrant spices, raisins, walnuts and prunes. Baked low and slow for a moist, richly colored loaf that’s perfect for holiday meals or any special occasion.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy
- • Activate yeast properly
- • Hand‑knead dough until smooth and elastic
- • First 6‑hour rise
- • Bake at low temperature (265°F) for 2½ hours
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oven and pan with oven mitts
- • Raw eggs may carry salmonella – ensure dough is fully baked
- • Wine brush may cause steam; keep face away from hot steam
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