Lambertville Station Coconut Bread

By krystallondon

Hearty, golden-brown bread made with toasted coconut is a long-time Lambertville Station specialty. Enjoy this sweet treat next time you crave distinctive bakery. —Lambertville Station, Lambertville, New Jersey

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in coconut.

Transfer to a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 182 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 215 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.