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Coconut Bread W/ Sweet Pineapple Butter

Prepared by: Sherry & Dan Dinner Date:  6/19/04

Ingredients:
bullet1/2 Cup (1 stick), unsalted, melted butter (plus more for greasing pan)
bullet3 Cup all purpose flour
bullet1 Tbs baking powder
bullet1 Tsp salt
bullet1 Tsp ground cinnamon
bullet1 Cup brown sugar, packed
bullet2 Eggs, lightly beaten
bullet1 Tsp vanilla extract
bulletZest of 1 lemon, finely grated
bullet1 1/2 Cup unsweetened coconut milk
bullet1 1/2 Cup shredded coconut, toasted*

Prepares  Unknown (Recommend two loaves)

Preparation time: Unknown

Bake Time:  1 to 1 1/4 hours

Directions:
bulletPreheat oven to 375 degrees.
bulletGrease the bottom sides of a 9 X 5 loaf pan with butter.
bulletIn a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt & cinnamon. 
bulletIn another large bowl whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla & lemon zest.
bulletPour in the coconut milk, and whisk together with the  other wet ingredients.
bulletPour the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients, and fold together until you have a smooth batter.
bulletGently fold in the toasted coconut until evenly distributed.
bulletPour batter into prepared loaf pan, set on cooking sheet and bake for 1 - 1/4 hours.  (Toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center).
bulletRotate pan while baking to insure even browning.
bulletLet cool completely before slicing.
bulletServe with Sweet Pineapple Butter

For toasted coconut, preheat oven to 350F.  Spread coconut on cookie sheet & bake for 15 minutes, stirring periodically.

  Reference:  Complete Cooking Light Cookbook

 

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