Coconut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
4. 4
   Add sugar and coconut, and stir to mix.
5. 5
   Make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture.
6. 6
   Gradually mix with dry ingredients, until just combined.
7. 7
   Add melted butter, and stir until smooth.
8. 8
   Do not overmix.
9. 9
   Oil and flour an 8 1/2-by-4-inch loaf pan.
10. 10
    Pour batter into pan.
11. 11
    Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
12. 12
    Cool in pan 5 minutes, remove bread from pan, and finish cooling on a rack.
13. 13
    To serve, cut into 8 to 10 thick slices.
14. 14
    If desired, toast lightly, spread with butter, and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar.