Heart-Felt Friends & Coconut Cozy Bread
Have you discovered Kimberbell's Heart-Felt Friends? These adorable, giftable animals come in two sizes for 4x4 and 5x7 hoops and are just perfect for ornaments, gift tags, garlands, and more. Stitch the Walrus, Penguin, Polar Bear, Snowy Owl, Arctic Fox, or Hare with Embroidery Felt, finish with a loop of Crocheted Edge Trim or Kimberbell Twine, and give to neighbors and friends with a loaf of Coconut Cozy Bread!
Coconut Cozy Bread
Ingredients
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp. coconut extract
1 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
Directions
Mix eggs, sugar, oil, and coconut extract, then alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk. Add shredded coconut. Mix. Pour into two large loaf pans OR three small loaf pans (grease well beforehand). Bake at 350 degrees for 80 minutes (large loaves) or 45 minutes (small loaves). After removing pans from oven and while still hot, pour glaze over each loaf.
Glaze
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
4 Tbsp. butter
Boil for 5 minutes and pour over hot loaves. Cool for 45 minutes before removing Coconut Cozy Bread from pans.
Recipe submitted by Jenny L., Kimberbell Marketing Writing Associate