Jamaican Coco Bread
At a Glance
- Total
- 1 hr 15 min
- Servings
- 10.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Bread
- Jamaican
- Baked
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Wheat
- Milk
- Egg
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 10. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Jamaican Coco Bread brings together 2 packages yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup warm water in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 1 hr 15 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 10 servings.
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Equipment
Mixing bowl, clean bowl, damp towel, rolling pin, baking sheet, pastry brush, oven, pan for hot water
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
Instructions
Dissolve yeast and sugar in water then stir in milk, salt and egg.
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.
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth but firm.
Oil a clean bowl and turn the dough in it until coated.
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.
Brush with melted butter then fold in 1/2.
Brush with more butter and fold in 1/2 again.
Set breads on a oiled baking sheet and let them rise until they double in size.
Preheat oven to 425 F set a pan of hot water on the lowest oven rack.
Bake for about 12- 15 minutes or until golden brown (on upper rack, set to middle).
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