Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup shortening (coconut oil)
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups grated coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup raisins (optional)

Method

  • 1. Stir dry ingredients. Add sugar, then beaten egg with milk, melted oil and vanilla. Stir in grated coconut and raisins.
  • Blend ingredients well. Knead slightly on floured board. Shape into loaves and put in greased loaf pan, filling only two thirds of each pan. Dust with sugar. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.