Coconut Bread



Already, 2016 has been such a busy year for my husband. 

It seems like I have hardly seen him as he studies, go out visiting and also runs around helping and ministering to those in need.  Sometimes I go with him but at other times he takes other men in the church or has situations

 he needs to handle with privacy.  I promised God this year,

that no matter how much time the ministry takes him away, I will not complain but will find something useful to do so I do not just sit home

and become bored and bitter!

 

Today my husband shared with me his busy day and I decided that I would make up a batch of coconut bread.  If you have never had coconut bread you must make it!  It is absolutely delicious and a family favorite.  I was able to make five small loaves of the batch and then this afternoon I went and visited several of our elderly ladies.  The ladies were so happy to have company and we sat and chatted and chatted.  What a wonderful time I had with each lady and before I knew it, it was time to go home and fix dinner for my husband.  I loved going out an ministering to these dear ladies

 and plan on doing this again soon!

 

Coconut Bread

2 cups sugar

1 cup buttermilk

4 eggs

1 cup oil

2 tsp. coconut extract

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup coconut

3 cups flour

 

Stir and mix well.  Pour into 2 large loaf pans or 5 mini loaf pans and bake at 325* for one hour.  While baking, make coconut glaze.

 

 

Coconut Glaze

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

2 Tbsp. butter

1 tsp. coconut extract

 

Heat until sugar is melted and pour onto bread while still hot

 and let the glaze soak in.  Enjoy!