Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Sift dry ingredients into mixing bowl. Blend in egg, milk, butter, and vanilla.
  3. Mix in the grated coconut and the currants or raisins, if used.
  4. Turn out onto a floured board and knead slightly. Shape into two loaves and pat into two buttered medium loaf pans.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick in the centre comes out clean.