Coconut Milk Yeast Rolls

JanetB-KY's Note:

posting this for ZWT 2006 (Asian Region), this is a nice change from traditional dinner rolls. The coconut milk adds a mildly sweet flavor to them.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 18

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ cup warm water
• 1 (¼ ounce) package active dry yeast
• ½ cup coconut milk , mixed with
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup softened butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ cup warm water
• 5 -6 cups blended bread flour

Directions:

1. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1/2 cup of warm water; sprinkle in the package of yeast; let it stand for 10 minutes and then stir.
2. Heat the milk to lukewarm, stirring occasionally; add in the butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup warm water.
3. Add the heated milk mixture and 2 cups flour to the dissolved yeast mixture; beat until the mixture is smooth and elastic.
4. Gradually stir in the remaining 3 cups of flour, adding a bit more flour if necessary;.
5. the dough should be soft and easily leave the sides of the bowl.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and round it up into a ball;.
7. knead the dough until it is smooth, elastic and not sticky; again, add a bit more flour if necessary.
8. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl; turn the dough so that the top is greased as well; cover with greased wax paper and a towel.
9. Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).
10. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
11. Punch down to let the air out of the dough; turn it out onto a lightly floured board.
12. Use a wet knife to cut the dough in half, and then each half into thirds, and thirds again; this gives 18 buns.
13. Shape the buns into balls and place on a lightly greased baking dish such as a cookie sheet with sides; bake for 18 - 20 minutes.
14. After removing the buns, use a pastry brush to lightly coat them with butter then slather with more butter and any other high calorie bad for you toppings you can think of and enjoy!

Reviews

[Chef #576742]

A great cross between a roll and biscuit. Definitely do not cook any longer than 18-20 minutes. I made a couple subs bc I realized a little late I dn have coconut milk. I used coconut juice with soymilk instead. I allowed these to rise all night and they were delicious. I might try to add whole wheat flour or flax next time. Thanks!