Authentic African Breakfast: Coconut Rolls

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances coconut flavor.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened coconut flakes reduce sugar content.

Activate yeast in warm milk for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add activated yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.

Spread shredded coconut evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into equal pieces.

Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Cool slightly before drizzling with powdered sugar icing.

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