Pineapple and coconut have long been a popular combo (think pina colada!) These rusks were a favorite at my office which is where I experiment with my new recipes on my unwitting colleagues. See what you think and let me know.
500g (540ml) butter
250 ml brown sugar (the pineapple adds sweetness)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
500ml buttermilk
500g wholewheat flour
500g white flour
30ml baking powder
1 cup finely chopped dried pineapple
2 cups toasted coconut (unsweetened)
Spread coconut in a single layer onto a baking sheet and toast at 350 (180) degrees until golden. Don’t let them brown too much in the oven as they continue to brown when removed from the oven. Tip: Shake the baking tray occasionally to prevent the ones that brown early from burning.
Melt the butter and sugar together in a saucepan. Set aside to cool. Add the eggs and buttermilk.
Mix the flour, baking powder, pineapple and coconut together. Stir in the egg mixture. Press evenly into a large greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30-45 minutes till golden.
Cut in the pan. Dry out in a very low oven for about six hours.
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4 replies on “Pineapple & toasted coconut”
I think this recipe need revision. Sesame seeds?
Good catch! Thank you.
Hi there, please can you advise where to buy a rusk cutter? Many thanks
Hi there, there is someone at http://www.kezia.co.za who makes rusk cutters. He’ll be pleased if you tell him you were referred from this site. Good luck with your rusks.