INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 6 Tbsps. soft margarine, melted
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 6 Tbsps. raisins, floured
• 1/2 small coconut, peeled and grated

METHOD / DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven at 350°F/180°C
2. Sift dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Combine sugar, beaten egg, coconut milk, melted margarine, vanilla, raisins and grated coconut.
4. Scrape mixture on a floured board and knead lightly to form a dough.
5. Shape dough and place into a greased loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes or until done.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Coconut bread can be served with your favourite cheese, jelly or jam.

RECIPE NOTES:

An ideal snack item for high tea or mid morning snack.

Floured raisins are raisins that are lightly coated with flour to prevent sinking to the bottom of the mixture.