The best coconut bread you will ever eat! | Taiwan Coconut Bread Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle coconut flavor while margarine is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is widely available.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar content, while desiccated coconut is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while cake flour can yield a softer texture.

Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar, milk powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, coconut milk, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.

Flatten each portion and place a spoonful of shredded coconut in the center; fold the dough over to seal.

Shape into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the bread for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and brush with coconut cream for added flavor.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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