coconut bread

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups (295 ml) milk
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt (see Note)
• 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
• 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (Bill calls for 2 but I preferred 1, so that it didn’t dominate)
• 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
• 5 ounces (140 grams) sweetened flaked coconut (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted or melted and browned, if desired
• Vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray for baking pan