The to-do list is getting a little crazy. An already tight schedule gets even tighter in the holiday season. Decorating, shopping, wrapping, traveling, and entertaining are all thrown into the mix. Postponing any of it is not an option. A Christmas party in February is not the same. How to get through it is to find quick and easy ways that maximize your time. Recipes with commonly found ingredients and simple methods are the ones to prepare. One of them is Lemongrass Coconut Quick Bread.
Quick breads are about as simple as you can get. Most recipes for them only require basic whisking and stirring. You don't have to deal with yeast blooming, kneading dough, and rising times prior to baking as you do with regular breads. Lemongrass has become simple too. Until recently it was a process to get the flavor into a baked good. You had to know how to prepare it plus chopping, soaking or steeping, and more. Now all you have to do is squeeze the paste from a convenient tube thanks to Gourmet Garden.
Fresh herbs are very special for me. I grow many different ones and enjoy walking out and clipping what I need. That is until this year. The weather got in the way. More than a month of daily rain followed by a dry spell took a toll on my plants. I was faced with having to purchase herbs. That lead to getting extra I didn't use. The extra was spoiling which is not a good thing. Then I discovered the refrigerated Gourmet Garden herbs and spices in my grocery store produce section next to the fresh herbs. No more extra spoiling! They last for months in the fridge. All you have to do is use a 1:1 ratio for fresh herbs and 2:1 ratio for dried (such as 2 teaspoons of GG herb to 1 teaspoon dried herb).
How is the lemongrass coconut quick bread? It is moist with a cake-like texture. The lemongrass flavor is very subtle like a tiny whisper. It adds more of a freshness aspect and balance to the coconut. The bread is easily transportable and would be great to take to holiday events. It would also be nice to set out for overnight guests to enjoy for breakfast along with Golden Morning Glory Muffins.
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How about more quick and easy recipes? All you have to do is scroll down to find a list and links to ones by Sunday Supper contributors. May your holidays be filled with many delights and you have the time to relax and enjoy the company of loved ones. Cheers!
Lemongrass Coconut Quick Bread
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk not light
- 3 tablespoons Gourmet Garden lemongrass paste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9- X 5-inch loaf pan.
- Melt the butter and let cool to room temperature.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, coconut milk, lemongrass paste, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth and combined.
- Pour liquid ingredents into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined and moistened.
- Stir in coconut flakes.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool bread in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove bread from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Recipe adapted from one in the Pillsbury The Complete Book of Baking
cookbook. (Affiliate link to Amazon where you can purchase the book)
Are you looking for more easy holiday entertaining recipes? Here are ones by Sunday Supper contributors featuring Gourmet Garden products:
- Lemongrass Ginger Pancakes for a Holiday Brunch by Daily Dish Recipes
- Buttery Herb Pull-Apart Rolls by girlichef
- Garlic and Herb Crusted Lamb Lollipops by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Thai Style Grilled Monkfish Appetizer by Soni's Food
- Green Goddess Dip by Juanita's Cocina
- Garlic and Herb Pizza Puffs by Alida's Kitchen
- Herbed Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato on Crostini by Supper for a Steal
- Prosciutto, Gruyere and Basil Pinwheels by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Thai-style Mussels by kimchi MOM
- Crispy Prosciutto Garlic Potato Soup by Family Foodie
- Carnita Style Beef by The Foodie Army Wife
- Chicken Cakes with Cilantro Garlic Mayo by The Dinner-Mom
- Coconut Lemongrass Chicken Curry- Two Ways! by Hip Foodie Mom
- Creamy Pasta with Spinach, Chili, and Walnuts by Healthy. Delicious.
- Herb and Garlic Clam Linguini by Noshing With The Nolands
- Quick Winter Marinara by The Messy Baker
- Italian Mac & Cheese Stuffed Peppers by Foxes Love Lemons
- Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Steamed Broccoli by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Lemongrass Coconut Quick Bread by Magnolia Days
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Gourmet Garden Spices & Herbs. All opinions are my own.
This is one of the best twists on coconut bread ever Renee! Adding the fresh sensation of lemongrass is perfect. And let's not even get into this time of the year... crazy!
Thanks Paula and this time of year certainly can get crazy. It's a wonderful time of year though and I even cherish those crazy moments.
Mmm... yours was the first recipe I checked out this morning since we both used the Lemongrass. This bread sounds amazing and I love that it's a quick bread and the coconut and seriously I need a slice. I love that Gourmet Garden makes anything even quicker! 🙂
I couldn't wait to see your pancakes either and oh my do they look good. Totally true how Gourmet Garden makes cooking/baking much quicker.
This is wonderful Renee! Lemongrass is the only item I haven't used yet,...I was looking for a recipe like this lovely bread. This would be so fun for the holidays!
Oh you must use the lemongrass. It is fabulous!
Mmmmm....a tropical quick bread sounds perfect for the holidays! I love that you used lemongrass...so unique, but yummy!
I never thought of it as a tropical quick bread. Thanks for that Liz. Then it is great for winter and the holidays.
Love this twist on quick bread! I'm glad I have some Garden Gourmet lemon grass to try out...it really does keep this recipe "quick!"
Thanks Marjory and I'm ready to try out the other herbs and spices by Gourmet Garden. They are so handy and really great for using in recipes for both savory and sweet.
Oh my goodness... what an amazing combination of flavors, coconut and lemongrass. I am hoping that this little loaf makes it's way to Florida. Your photography is just fabulous!
Thanks Isabel, however the loaf is gone. My husband really enjoyed it and we both ate it for days.
Renee, what a gorgeous bread! I haven't tried the lemongrass, but I need to! I can only imagine how wonderful lemongrass and coconut must be together!!! Your bread looks just so yummy!!!
Thanks Jennifer and you really do need to try the lemongrass paste soon. I'm sure you will love it.
Renee!
this quick bread sounds fabulous!! I love lemongrass + coconut together. Can't wait to try this!!! And I hear you on the to-do lists!! Mine is miles long and I don't know how I'm going to get it all done, but I will! happy holidays!!
I just have to tackle the to-do list one item at a time and hope to get through it all. The holidays are so very busy.
I think this would be absolutely perfect to add to any brunch menu! I've always wanted more ways to use lemongrass...this is my next venture.
Thanks Heather and this would be good for a brunch menu. It's also lovely to go with afternoon coffee or tea.
What a great idea to use lemongrass in a loaf, it would have such an amazing flavor...........perfect!!
Thanks Tara and now I'm ready to use the lemongrass in a savory dish. I'm thinking Thai is in order.
Oh my goodness, this bread looks DELICIOUS!!!
Oh thanks so much Conni. It really is delicious. I had it for a snack for many days.
Wondering if you know how excited I am now that I've discovered that I have everything to make this bread. 😀
It's so great to find a recipe and realize you have all the ingredients. Glad it was this one for you.
I'll say it again, Renee this looks so good 😉 !
Thanks a bunch Cindy and you can keep saying it too.
I love Gourmet Gardens. They make cooking so easy! I have the lemongrass in my fridge and since it's snowing I think I'm going to try and bake this incredible bread today!
I completely agree with you about Gourmet Garden making cooking (and baking) easier with their products. They will be a staple in my fridge.
Oh Renee, I love your recipe and its flavors and for somebody who's never baked a bread this seems perfect!! I cannot wait to try this recipe 🙂
I am surprised to see you have never baked bread. You should try it. This one is so easy.
Quick breads are my favorite type to make! From start to finish in under an hour, you really can't beat that and they freezer wonderfully! I haven't tried the lemongrass yet, but I think putting it into a quick bread is in order.
So true on how quick breads freeze well. It's what I'll do if a recipe makes two loaves. It is nice to be able to pull one out of the freezer anytime when you don't feel like baking.
More coconut goodies! This sounds delicious, although I'm not sure if bread is a bit too ambitious for me right now. I've never heard of lemongrass being used in bread before, though - sounds pretty interesting. I've only ever had it in Thai curries before!
Oh yes, more coconut goodies. I do love coconut and use it often. As far as lemongrass, this paste by Gourmet Garden makes it so easy to use in baked goods. I think they opened up a whole new baking inspiration category with it.
I would never have guessed that this combination of flavors would sound so good. Perfectly sun-shining for a dark winter evening.
I have to admit I referenced the book "The Flavor Bible" on lemongrass and coconut was one of the complimentary foods listed. It is what gave me the inspiration for this bread.
Oh gosh I love coconut, this bread looks delicious and I would definitely enjoy it with a cup of coffee in the morning.
It's probably obvious I love coconut since I have so many recipes with it. The lemongrass added such a freshness to it. It really is a great combo of flavors.
This is so creative! This is the first time I've seen lemongrass used in a baked good! Have you tried adding ginger? Or would that be too weird?
I have not tried adding ginger yet however I intend to try it soon.
My mouth is watering, Renee! The Lemongrass is one of the few Gourmet Garden tubes I haven't had a chance to try yet. This bread is so tempting, and I think even a bread-baking buffoon like me to handle it!
That's the great thing about quick breads as they are so easy. It's like making muffins but in a big loaf.
Love the idea of using the lemongrass paste in this! I love lemongrass, but using the fresh stuff requires a lot of patience and mashing, it is so woody.
I've looked at fresh lemongrass many times but always passed it up because of dealing with it. I love this paste. It's so wonderful and did not taste woody to me.
Lemongrass in a sweet cake, huh? I've never tried that but I'm a sucker for all quick breads. I'm still cleaning up yeast from this weekend's babka! 🙂
Yes, lemongrass in a sweet cake. Just think of it as another variation of lemon flavor.
I love that you baked with Gourmet Garden, especially the lemongrass. I got to try their products during Big Summer Potluck and fell in love.
I can't wait to bake with more of their herbs. I was so pleased with the lemongrass and now I'm planning to use at least the ginger in baking soon.