Coconut Bread

2 c. sugar

1 c. butter

4 eggs

1 T. coconut flavoring

1 c. Buttermilk

1 c. coconut flakes

1 c. chopped pecans ( optional )

Cream butter, sugar, add eggs, flavoring,

buttermilk, coconut flakes, and nuts.

Blend in 3 c. flour, 1/2 t. salt, 1/2 t. baking soda,

and 1/2 t. baking powder

Bake in greased loaf pans @ 325 for approx. 40 min.

Glaze

! 1/2 c. sugar

3 T. butter

1/3 c. water

1 t. coconut flavoring

Bring to boil. Let bread cool for 5 min. Poke holes in it with

a skewer, pour glaze over each loaf, while still in pans.

Let set 5 min. Remove from pans, place on cooling rack. Pour additional glaze over them.

If you don't want it too rich, place glaze just on top of loaf without holes. I prefer not using the nuts.

Everyone I share this with loves it. Enjoy!