Cherry Coconut Loaf Bread

Adapted from a Banana Bread recipe, this moist and fruity bread is a great substitute.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup  fresh pitted cherries (if you use frozen, be sure to drain well)
• 1  tablespoon vinegar, plus enough milk to make 1/2 cup liquid (becomes buttermilk)
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded sweetened coconut
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, one at at time and beat until fluffy. Add salt and baking soda until well mixed. Add flour alternately with cherries and milk mixture, beating constantly. Add coconut and nuts.
2. Turn into buttered loaf pan and bake at 350 for 60 to 70 minutes.