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Coconut Bread

Dated: August 5, 2013

This coconut bread just might knock banana bread from the top spot of quick bread recipes. Both shredded coconut and coconut milk give this quick bread big flavor that pairs perfectly with an afternoon cup of tea.

coconut bread

Two thoughts jumped to my attention as I walked through the door: “Mmm, it smells like donuts.” Quickly followed by, “Why does it smell like donuts?”

It turns out that fresh-baked coconut bread one leaves to cool on the counter will permeate the air in a teeny tiny kitchen with the scent of donuts. It’s divine.

I learned of this coconut quick bread recipe from my most recent Secret Recipe Club partner, Leigh, author of Chit Chat Chomp in Melbourne, Australia. When I get to interact with other bloggers from half a world away โ€“ if only in the form of a recipe โ€“ I feel truly lucky.

Leigh shares a mix of delicious recipes and gorgeous travel photos on her blog. Go visit her while your waiting for your own coconut loaf to cool. Enjoy!

 

 

coconut bread

Coconut Bread

Yield:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup (5 tablespoons) butter, melted
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Place all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Add the coconut milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
  3. Pour the batter into a lightly greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately one hour until the top is light brown and a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Notes

I used sweetened shredded coconut, but you could certainly use unsweetened too.

Recipe slightly adapted from Bill Granger.

© LeAndra Spicer
Category: Breads

Filed Under: Breads

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Comments

  1. Sweet as Sugar Cookies

    August 05, 2013 at 2:17 am

    I never would have imagined that coconut bread could smell like doughnuts. What a heavenly scent.

    Reply
  2. Leigh

    August 05, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Thank you so very much for your lovely words. They put a huge smile on my face. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the coconut bread. I love it! It freezes brilliantly too and you just need to pop it into the toaster whenever you want a slice. Dripping in butter is how I like it..hehe

    Reply
  3. AmandaE

    August 05, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Mmmmm….coconut bread! This sounds incredible – and the added bonus of leaving the house smelling like doughnuts

    Reply
  4. Kate | Food Babbles

    August 05, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    This coconut bread sounds wonderful! I love a nice quick bread and I’ve never made a coconut version. Gotta give this a try!

    Reply
  5. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel

    August 05, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Coconut bread sounds AMAZING… even more so if it smells like donuts ๐Ÿ™‚ Great SRC pick!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie

    August 05, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    And now I’m plotting the acquisition of some coconut… what an interesting idea!

    Reply
  7. Cindy

    August 05, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    You always find coconut stuff…….. LOVE IT! I may try this when my mom is in town- she likes baking and coconut. It will give us something fun to do together…. even if it is in the kitchen ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Love & Flour

      August 05, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      I hope you like it! This is now one of my favorite coconut baked goods. I thought it would be good, but turns out it’s really good! I failed to mention in the post that if you don’t want to buy a can of coconut milk, you can sub regular milk. I opted for coconut milk to max out the coconut flavor.

      Reply
  8. Claire @ Claire K Creations

    August 05, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I could happily sit and daydream with a slice of this and a cup of tea!

    Reply
    • Love & Flour

      August 07, 2013 at 10:21 pm

      What a lovely thought!

      Reply
  9. Amy Tong

    August 06, 2013 at 3:22 am

    I make banana bread all the time. I think I need to switch it out and try this Coconut Bread! Sounds delicious an love how easy it is to prepare.

    Reply
  10. angela@spinachtiger

    August 06, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    As a coconut cake lover, I know I will adore coconut bread. YUM.

    Reply

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