BREAD FRUIT

the sweet, starchy fruit of a tree of tropical growth. It is round in shape, nearly or quite as large as a man's head and covered with a thick greenish rind.

The natives generally gather it when the starch is in a mealy condition, then peel it, wrap it in leaves, and bake it by placing between hot stones. They also preserve it by allowing it to putrefy in watertight pits, the result being a mass resembling soft cheese, which, when used, is baked in the same manner as the fresh fruit.

For Northern tables, it is best prepared by scooping a hole in the top, filling with butter and baking. Another method is to boil the entire fruit until tender, then peel, slice and serve with butter sauce. It resembles sweet potato in flavor and texture.