Lambertville Station Coconut Bread

Dad and I ate at Lambertville Station, across the river from New Hope, PA for Valentine's Day 2010. It was a great meal but the thing we loved most was the coconut bread. Lucky for us, they had the recipe available and we've enjoyed fixing it at home.

1 cup lightly packed coconut
1 egg
1 1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp almond extract
3/4 tsp vanilla
3 cups sifted flour
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9x5x3 loaf pan. Toast coconut on a baking sheet in oven until golden, stirring frequently 7-10 minutes. Combine egg, milk and flavorings in medium bowl. Beat until mixed well. Stir in coconut. Resift flour with sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add to liquid and stir only until flour is moistened. Do not overmix. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 55-60 minutes. Loaf should be golden brown. Cool and turn out on rack. Best if enjoyed within 2 days.