Coco Bread (Jamaica)

This recipe was found on the internet. Preparation time does not include the 1 hour needed for the dough to rise.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 5-10

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4ounce) packets  yeast
• 1  teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup warm water
• 1  egg
• 1  cup milk, warm
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided

Directions

1. Mix yeast, sugar & water together, then beat the egg & stir it into the yeast mixture.
2. Stir in the milk & salt, & then add 2 cups of the flour. Slowly add more flour, but stopping when the mixture becomes stiff.
3. Knead the dough until it is smooth, about 10 minutes.
4. Transfer dough to a clean bowl containing 1/4 cup of the melted butter. Roll dough around in the bowl until it is entirely coated in butter.
5. Cver with a damp towel & let rise for 1 hour.
6. When dough has risen, preheat oven to 425 degrees F & grease a large baking sheet.
7. Divide dough into 10 pieces & roll each piece into a circle, about 1/4" thick.
8. Brush each circle of dough with melted butter & then fold each one in half.
9. Place folded pieces of dough on prepared baking sheet & place on the bottom rack of the oven.
10. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown.