Coconut Sweet Bread

Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl, stirring to distribute the yeast evenly throughout the dry ingredients.

Warm the margarine gently until melted, then stir in the grated coconut and dried fruit or candied peel until well combined.

Add the warm coconut mixture to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with your hands or a wooden spoon until a stiff dough forms, adding small amounts of water if needed to bring the dough together.

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a greased baking sheet or in a greased 8-inch round baking pan.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 20-30 minutes until it has increased in volume by about one-third.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough is rising.

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.