Poi Bread AKA Taro Bread

Poi is a Hawaiian word for the primary Polynesian staple food made from the corm of the kalo plant (known widely as taro). Poi is produced by mashing the cooked corm (baked or steamed) to a highly viscous fluid. Water is added during mashing and again just before eating, to achieve a desired consistency, which can range from liquid to dough-like (poi can be known as two-finger or three-finger, alluding to how many fingers you would have to use to eat it, depending on its consistency).


INGREDIENTS:

* 2 cups sour poi
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 egg, well beaten
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 4 teaspoons baking powder
* 2 tablespoons melted butter
* 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 cup milk (optional)

PREPARATION:
Sift dry ingredients.
Fold eggs and melted butter into poi.
Add dry mixture.
Stir to insure complete mixing. Do not beat.
If batter is soft, omit milk. Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

and wash it down with Hawaiian punch!