Jamaican Coco Bread

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 packages yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast and sugar in water then stir in milk, salt and egg.
  2. 2
    Add 1/2 of the flour and stir, continue to add flour until you have a dough that can be turned out of the bowl.
  3. 3
    Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth but firm.
  4. 4
    Oil a clean bowl and turn the dough in it until coated.
  5. 5
    Cover with a damp towel and let it rise for 1 hours Cut into 10 portions and roll each piece into a 6 inch diameter circle.
  6. 6
    Brush with melted butter then fold in 1/2.
  7. 7
    Brush with more butter and fold in 1/2 again.
  8. 8
    Set breads on a oiled baking sheet and let them rise until they double in size.
  9. 9
    Preheat oven to 425 F set a pan of hot water on the lowest oven rack.
  10. 10
    Bake for about 12- 15 minutes or until golden brown (on upper rack, set to middle).

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