Sweet Coconut Milk Loaf

1

Pour the lukewarm water and coconut milk into a large mixing bowl and mix in the yeast.

2

Add the flour, salt, sugar, grated coconut and butter or margarine. Mix until the dough has an even consistency.

3

Knead for 5 minutes.

4

Shape the dough into a ball. Cover and leave to rest for 45 minutes.

5

Once the dough has risen, divide it into 2 equal pieces.

6

Shape them into balls. Leave to rest for 15 minutes

7

Now shape the pieces into loaves. Roll in the grated coconut and place in the tin.

8

Cover and leave to rise for 1 hour.

9

Brush with beaten egg. Make some slashes on the top. Bake in the oven preheated to 190°C for 20 minutes.