Easy Coconut Bake (Roast Bake)

7.4.16 | Recipe by Renz


An easy flatbread, roasted (baked) in the oven.


Recipe for Roast Bake

This week I have just been pushing out my all-time favorite comfort foods that I lived on growing up.

I feel though that my list of "all-time favorites" is long. Lol. But I guess that is what happens when you are surrounded by good food.

This roast bake is definitely a favorite and a popular item in West Indian food. This flatbread, commonly called roast bake, or bakes, is a coconut "bread" you should surely try.

The Caribbean has so much food.

The more I make things from Trinidad and Tobago and venture into the other islands I realize how many different foods (some we have in common and some that are unique to each island) we create.

Roast bake though seems to be a Trini thing. It's the cousin of fried bake and fried dumpling (Jamaican).

What makes this even more special is the use of fresh coconut husk AND the milk in the mixture. The flavor really takes it to another level. I mean you are free to use canned milk and store-bought coconut husk but I can tell you it cannot compare.




Have you ever made your own coconut milk from scratch?

If not it's pretty easy if you want to check it out.

Though it takes a little work, fresh coconut milk is so much better than those canned ones. And I am in no way knocking those canned coconut milk, my pantry is usually stocked with a couple tins at a time.

Roast Bake

This has no raising time to it. Which is good since I have no patience.

I usually am impatient to let things rise and end up with some heavy bread. I do leave this to sit for a little after mixing just so that it can hold better.

And when you have a nice sticky dough, then we are ready to roast in the oven.

We usually just use a sheet pan but I know people use large pots so that they get a nice round shape. Or if you are skilled enough to create an even roundness with a rolling pin.

And if you are, you need to come to my house and show me how.

Easy Roast Bake

Then we just leave this bad boy to bake and take some color.

At this time, you can go ahead and prepare what you are going to eat this with.

Fried fish is a very common accompaniment.

My brown stew fish would be great, and it has gravy to dip in too. Another plus.

But some regular cheese and butter will also do the trick.

Or saltfish!!

Easy Roast Bake

I love eating roast bake fresh out of the oven. Warm with a little coconut flavor. Not too sweet, but not savory.

Great for breakfast, or an afternoon snack.

The dough stays well too. It's not uncommon to mix the dough then freeze it till ready to use. Just get it to room temp and roll and bake.

And if you have leftovers and put it in the fridge, just pop it into your oven for a little and it's as good as new.

Easy Roast Bake Recipe

Ahh, coconut bake... I love you!!

Here are some more bread recipes:






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Comments

  1. I enjoyed reading your blog,I smiled all the way,you sound like a true Trini, we can make anything funny, even making bake. (ʘᴗʘ✿)Thanks for the share.came out Nice!

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    1. Haha.. thank you Lystra!!

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    2. This is what we Vincy call dough boy.

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    3. OOh.. I always like to hear the name variations.

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  2. I tried making this but I think your recipe doesn’t have enough liquid…please check. I even made my own coconut milk but was disappointed because it seemed like just a 1/2 cup wasn’t enough

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    1. Hey. I adjusted the liquid amount in the recipe card. If you see this response please also email me so that I can ask you a few questions!!

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  3. This bread is "not" just a Trini thing. In the Virgin Islands (British & USVI), it's called DUMB BREAD. We famously serve it cheese, corned beef, avocado, or saltfish (the latter 2 is heaven)!

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    1. Hey hey. Okay. I always thought that dumb bread coconut was optional and that it was more what we referred to as "pot bake" which is made in a pan on the stove or grill. But goes to show we all have so many things in common.

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  4. Can i store the dough to baked on another day?

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    1. Yes you can. Mix the dough then wrap in plastic wrap tightly then place in a freezer bag and freeze. When you are ready to use, place in fridge over night (the main point is to get it to room temp and get all the ice melted) then roll out and bake as usual

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