March 26: Scrumptious Nutty Coconut Bread

This recipe is from one of the best cooks I know.  Thank you Chris for this wonderful recipe.

Combine:
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1/2 c oil
1 tsp coconut flavoring
1/2 c buttermilk

Sift together and stir in just until moistened:
1 1 /2 c whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Fold in:
1/2 c flaked coconut
1/2 chopped nuts

Pour into greased and floured  (bottom only) loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Coconut Bread Topping:
Heat in saucepan:
6 TB sugar
1 TB water

Remove from heat and add:
1/2 tsp coconut flavoring

Pour over hot baked bread and allow to remain in pan 2 hours.