Easy Trinidad Sweet Bread

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2Step 2: Grease both loaf tins with butter, margarine or cooking spray. Flour the pans and set aside.
3. 3Step 3: In a large bowl, mix and sift flour, baking powder, allspice and salt. Add the two cups of sugar, coconut, candied fruit, raisins and currants. Stir to combine.
4. 4Step 4: In a medium bowl, add melted butter, evaporated milk, almond extract, beaten eggs and grated ginger. Stir well.
5. 5Step 5: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to combine. Do not overmix or attempt to knead the dough. It should feel stiff and sticky.
6. 6Step 6: Divide dough into the prepared loaf pans. Don't press down on the dough. Bake until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean when inserted. Approximately 60-70 minutes.
7. 7Step 7: Meanwhile, mix the reserved 3 tbsp of sugar with 1 tbsp of water to create a glaze.
8. 8Step 8: Once loaves are done cooking, remove from the oven and brush on glaze while the bread is still warm. Return loaves to the oven for 5-6 minutes to create a crunchy crust.
9. 9Step 9: Remove the loaves from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
10. 10Step 10: Serve warm or at room temperature. Store cooled loaves in an airtight container (or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap) for up to 3 days, or freeze for later.