ALMOND COCONUT BREAD

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, 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 sweetened shredded coconut
Additional sugar

Steps:

In a large 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 9x5-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.