Coconut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Put coconut, sugar, yeast and water into a small non-reactive bowl and stir briefly.
2. 2
   Set aside until mixture is swollen and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Add yeast mixture, coconut milk and butter; using your hands or a wooden spoon, stir until well combined.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead, dusting with more flour as necessary, until soft and elastic, 5 to 6 minutes.
6. 6
   Form dough into a ball, dust generously all over with flour and transfer to a clean large bowl.
7. 7
   Cover bowl with a kitchen towel and set aside in a warm spot to let rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball.
9. 9
   Arrange balls of dough on a large greased baking sheet, spacing them 3 to 4 inches apart.
10. 10
    Set aside in a warm spot, uncovered, to let rise until doubled in size again, about 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Preheat oven to 350°F
12. 12
    Bake bread until deep golden brown and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or set aside to let cool to room temperature.