Goan Coconut and Jaggery Sweet Bread

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A mildly sweet traditional Goan bread enriched with coconut and jaggery, perfect for breakfast or teatime. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, fresh grated coconut, jaggery, grated into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 Indian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 tsp active dry yeast in 1 cup warm water; let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cardamom powder; mix well.
  3. Step 3: Add the yeast mixture, 1 cup fresh grated coconut, 1/2 cup grated jaggery, and 3 tbsp ghee or melted butter to the dry ingredients, and knead into a soft, smooth dough; if needed, add a little more water or flour to achieve the right consistency.
  4. Step 4: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a round loaf, and place it on a greased baking tray.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven, cool slightly on a wire rack, then slice and serve warm with butter or tea.

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