Costa Maya Coconut Bread

• grated coconuts or unsweetened coconut1 1⁄2 cup

  1 1/2

• water↗2 cups

  2

• yeast3 tablespoons

  3

• warm water3⁄4 cup

  3/4

• melted butter2 tablespoons

  2

• sugar↗3 1⁄2 tablespoons

  3 1/2

• salt↗3 teaspoons

  3

• flour↗3 lbs

  approximately

• melted butter1⁄4 cup

  1/4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Directions: grate the coconut and discard any brown skins. Add 2 cups water to the coconut and let sit for 30 minutes. If using dried grated coconut, add an additional 1/4 cup water to compensate for the lack of moisture. Dissolve the yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Add the sugar and 3 T of the flour and let rise until bubbles form. Add all remaining ingredients except flour. Add 3/4 of the flour.

2. 2

   If you are using a bread mixer, add additional flour until mixture pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Mix for 5 minutes or until elastic. If mixing by hand, knead for about 8 minutes continually adding additional flour or until smooth and elastic.

3. 3

   Cover and let sit until doubled. Punch down dough. Divide dough into 30 balls. place on greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly. The shape should resemble English muffins, only a little smaller. Each bread should be at least 1 inch apart. Brush with melted butter. Let rise for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Place bread in preheated 400°F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with additional butter. Serve warm or toasted.