Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

2 teaspoons baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 cup sugar 

1 large egg, lightly beaten 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1/2 cup milk 

1/2 cup dried unsweetened flaked coconut 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan or two 6-by-2-by-2-inch loaf pans. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl; stir in egg and vanilla. Add milk and coconut; stir until combined. Transfer batter to greased pan. Bake until center springs back when touched, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Turn out onto a rack to cool completely; slice bread.