Coconut Bread Recipe
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Coconut Bread

By: Janis Hoople 
"Sprinkling sugar on top of this bread before baking gives it a delectable crunch. The flavor from almond extract pairs nicely with the coconut."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (65)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  • Additional sugar

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in coconut. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Absolutely delicious! If you love coconut, then this bread is for you! I did however "tweak"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by asialisek   view full review
Fantastic, tasty recipe. A few customizations that are tasty~ I used coconut milk (lite or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by FOODCHICK23   view full review
This is a delicious quick bread; better than the recipe I've always used. The second time I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by Brooke   view full review
This bread has a pleasant mild flavor. I can imagine that it would be nice next to a coffee...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by ZESTPHOBIA   view full review
Made this for the first time over the holidays and it was excellent. Made it in mini loaf...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2011 by Tabata   view full review
WOW! Delicious! I made a couple of modifications: Used 1 cup of coconut milk instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2010 by Heathermomof4   view full review
Exceptional recipe! Dairy and nut allergies led me to substitute coconut milk for milk and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by tonyandleeta   view full review
4 stars! great recipe. Very similar to what we call sweet bread in Trinidad. I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2007 by HARLOW2   view full review
Baker's beware! This bread is addictive. It is really delicious. Janis is right the almond...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by jesslynn   view full review
YUMMY! A year ago, I had a delicious coconut walnut bread from Great Harvest Bread company,...

 

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