Coconut Key Lime Bread

Step 1

Pre-bake the oven to 350 and grease an 8x4 inch bread pan.

Step 2

Soak the coconut flakes in some skim milk (you can use other milk if you want) for about 5 minutes. Squeeze the coconut flakes and set aside (drink or discard the milk).

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, coconut oil and buttermilk.

Step 5

Pour the liquids into the flour mixture. Whisk until all the ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Whisk in the coconut flakes and key lime zest.

Step 7

Transfer the dough into the bread pan and spread it evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle a little more coconut flakes on top.

Step 9

Bake for 55-60 minutes (until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.)