Coconut Bread

Yummy Coconut Bread

Beat together:

2 c. sugar

4 eggs

1 c. vegetable oil

2 tsp coconut flavoring

Add the following to cream mixture, alternating with 1 c. buttermilk: 

3 c. flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

Fold in 1 c. flaked coconut and 1 c. chopped nuts (optional).

Pour into two loaf pans.  Bake at 325 degrees for 60-65 minutes.  Pour glaze over warm bread.  Let bread stand in pans for 3 hours, then remove.

Glaze:

1 c. sugar

1/2 c. water

2 tsp butter

Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.  Removed from heat and add 1 tsp coconut flavoring.

Enjoy!