Banana Coconut Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

BANANA COCONUT BREAD

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Currants
1/2 c Dark rum
3 c Flour
1 t Salt
1 t Baking soda
1 t Baking powder
2 t Cinnamon
1/2 t Grated nutmeg
2/3 c Sweetened coconut
1/2 c Vegetable shortening
1 c Packed brown sugar
2 ea Eggs beaten lightly
1/3 c Buttermilk
1 c Mashed ripe banana

Heat rum and place in bowl with currants 1 hour. In separate bowl,
sift together flour, sal, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon,
nutmeg, and 1/2 cup of the coconut. In a large bowl, cream vegetable
shortening and brown sugar till combined. Add eggs and beat well.
Stir in buttermilk, banana and currant mixture. Combine well. Add
flour mixture and stir till just combined. Spoon batter into greased
loaf pan 9"x5"x2 3/4". Sprinkle with remaining coconut and bake in
preheated 350 F degree oven 60 to 70 minutes or till don . Makes 1
loaf.



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