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Tropical Squares
A delicious square recipe with a tropical flavor.
Ingredients
- all purpose flour, 240 g1 cup
- granulated sugar, white1 tbsp
- margarine, cold, 60 g1/4 cup
- baking powder1/4 tsp
- egg, beaten1
- egg, beaten2
- coconut, 480 g2 cup
- granulated sugar, white, 240 g1 cup
- crushed pineapple, drained1 tin
- margarine, melted1 tbsp
- lemon juice1 tsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 9 steps
Stir together flour, sugar and baking powder using a wooden spoon.
Cut in the margarine until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
In a small bowl, beat the egg well. Mix into dry mixture using wooden spoon until combined.
Press into lined and lightly greased square tray.
Drain all of the juice out of the pineapple by wringing it in a cloth.
Add and mix remaining ingredients with the pineapple using a wooden spoon. Do not overwork it.
Spread evenly over base.
Bake at 350°F (180°C), or until topping is set and coconut is light brown.
Let cool before removing from pan.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
