Coconut Bread

Coconut Bread – Super Easy and tasty bread loaded with coconut goodness from coconut milk, shredded coconut and coconut extract then topped with lime glaze for added citrusy sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or for afternoon snack time! No mixer required!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and zest
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract or vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounce unsalted butter , softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Glaze

• 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon water or more for desired consistency

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a loaf pan with baking spray and set aside.
2. Bake coconut flakes in the oven on 300 F degrees for about 10 minutes until some parts turn brown. Be careful when browning coconut; they brown fairly quickly. Let it cool. This can be done a day ahead.
3. In a Large bowl whisk together eggs, coconut milk, lime juice and vanilla extract.
4. For full instructions : www.africanbites.com

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