coconut milk stick bread

How to Make Coconut Milk Bread Rolls

Coconut milk bread rolls are soft, fluffy, and fragrant, with a rich coconut flavor that melts in your mouth. Here’s a simple recipe to guide you.

Ingredients:

- 300g bread flour

- 30g sugar

- 3g salt

- 3g active dry yeast

- 1 egg

- 150ml coconut milk (warm)

- 30g unsalted butter (softened)

- For coating: 50g shredded coconut + 2 tbsp milk

Steps:

1. Activate yeast: Mix warm coconut milk with yeast and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

2. Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and egg. Pour in yeast mixture and knead until smooth. Add softened butter and knead for 10-15 minutes until elastic.

3. First rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.

4. Shape: Punch down dough, divide into 8 equal pieces, and roll each into a ball. Flatten slightly, brush with milk, and coat with shredded coconut.

5. Second rise: Place rolls on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

6. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy these delicious coconut milk rolls as a snack or breakfast! They stay soft for days and pair perfectly with tea or coffee.