Coconut Milk Bread Recipe

Coconut Milk Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Dough:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
• For the Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
   • In a separate bowl, mix the warm coconut milk, melted butter, and egg.
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
   • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface or with the dough hook of your mixer for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
   • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
2. Shape the Bread:
   • After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
   • Divide the dough into equal pieces and shape each into a square or rectangle, depending on your preferred final shape.
   • Place the shaped dough pieces into a greased baking dish, spacing them slightly apart as they will expand during the second rise and baking.
3. Second Rise:
   • Cover the shaped dough loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel.
   • Let it rise again for about 30 minutes, until puffy.
4. Prepare the Glaze and Bake:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • In a small bowl, mix together the coconut milk and honey for the glaze.
   • Brush the risen dough gently with half of the glaze.
   • Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
   • Midway through baking, brush the bread with the remaining glaze to ensure a shiny, golden finish.
5. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Serve the coconut milk bread warm or at room temperature.

This Coconut Milk Bread is perfect as a sweet breakfast treat or as a snack with a cup of tea. Enjoy the tropical flavors! Let me know if you’d like to explore more variations or have any other questions about the recipe!