Coconut Bread

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup + 1 tbsp sugar
2 cups shredded coconut (Sweetened or unsweetened)
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 180C /350F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in sugar and coconut.

In a medium bowl or a large measuring cup, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in egg mixture. Stir until just combined and only a few streaks of flour remain.

Add in melted butter and stir until just smooth, being careful not to overmix.

Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Turn loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.