BANANA COCONUT TEA BREAD

Banana Coconut Tea Bread image

Provided by Linda Joyce

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup soft butter or 1/3 cup margarine
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups regular all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1 cup toasted flaked coconut

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in milk, lemon juice, and almond extract.
Sift flour again into mixing bowl along with baking powder, soda, and salt; mix thoroughly.
Stir in bananas; fold in toasted coconut.
Pour into a well-greased loaf pan (5 x 9 inches).
Bake in a moderate oven 350 degrees for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan a few minutes; turn out on wire rack to continue cooling.
After the loaf is cool, wrap tightly and let it mellow for several days to enhance the flavor. Worth the wait!
Makes one loaf.
NOTE: To toast coconut sprinkle on a baking sheet and place in a moderate oven 350°F or under broiler until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.