Tropical Nut Bread

I came up with this recipe when I was a little short on kumquat puree. Very good for breakfast!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups milk
• 4  eggs, beaten
• 4  tablespoons  oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 4  cups flour
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup  kumquat puree
• 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple, slightly drained
• 1⁄4 cup flaked coconut
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. To prepare kumquat puree, wash fruits, cut in half& remove seeds.
2. Place halved, de-seeded fruits in a blender or food processor; chop into small pieces.
3. Preheat oven to 350F; grease two 8x4x2" loaf pans.
4. In a mixing bowl combine milk, eggs& oil.
5. In another bowl, mix dry ingredients.
6. Add liquid mixture& stir until moistened.
7. Fold in kumquat puree, pineapple, coconut& nuts.
8. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
9. Bake 50-60 minutes; cool& remove from pans.