Coconut Custard Pie

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie – or – ready made 9 inch pie crust.
extra coconut for top (if desired)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed. Stir in flour. Mix in a little bit of milk at a time. Add 1 cup coconut and vanilla, and mix well.

Pour filling into unbaked pie shell. Lightly sprinkle top with additional coconut before baking (if desired). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until set.