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Coconut Bake

Triple threat coconut bread made with coconut flakes, coconut oil and coconut milk .
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 -6
Calories 416kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 1 packet yeast or 21/4 teaspoon
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1//4 cup coconut oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all purpose flour or replace parts of the flour with wheat flour.
  • ½ -¾ cup grated coconut or coconut flakes
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg optional

Instructions

  • Hit hard the middle of a coconut with a blunt side of a cleaver or hammer, just enough to crack it. Rotate the coconut, continuing to hit it at the center just enough to crack it. Rotate the coconut, continuing to hit it at the center with the hammer or cleaver. It will split in two eventually at the center or wrap coconut
  • Place it in the oven for about 10 minutes at 375 degrees F to facilitate removal of the flesh from the shell. Let it cool. Use a spoon to remove the coconut from the shell.
  • Cut the coconut into little pieces and place in food processor, pulse several times until fine in texture. Set aside
  • Warm coconut milk in a microwave until Luke warm, add yeast. Let it rest for about a minute, and then add sugar, salt, and coconut oil.
  • Mix, for about a minute. Finally add in wheat flour, white flour, and coconut.
  • Mix with your hands until dough clumps together and it soft
  • Place on lightly floured surface and knead for about 3-5 minutes. Set aside and let it sit covered for about 20 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 4; roll out dough with a rolling pin into a circle about 1-2 inches thick.
  • Decorate the dough by pricking it with a fork. Let it rest for about 10.
  • Place dough on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Best serve warm

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.4mg