• 1 1/2 cups plain flour (plus 1 cup on reserve)
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut milk, warm
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• in a stand mixer place flour, sugar, yeast, grated coconut and baking powder. mix until combined. while mixer is on low speed , add oil and coconut milk
• increase speed between2 and 4 and allow to knead for 8- 10 minutes
• place dough in lightly greased bowl and place in a warm area of your kitchen to double in size
• once risen, punch down the middle to release air and return to mixer to knead for a further 3 minutes
• form into bread dough and place in loaf pan. allow to sit in warm area for another 45 minutes or until doubled in size. place in preheated oven to bake for 45-50 minutes depending on oven used. remove from oven once baked and allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan. then place on a rack to cool completely before cutting
• enjoy!

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