Jamaican Coco Bread

These little gems are served all over Negril.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  packages  yeast
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup warm water
• 3⁄4 cup  warm milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 3  cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in water then stir in milk, salt and egg.
2. Add 1/2 of the flour and stir, continue to add flour until you have a dough that can be turned out of the bowl.
3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth but firm.
4. Oil a clean bowl and turn the dough in it until coated.
5. Cover with a damp towel and let it rise for 1 hours Cut into 10 portions and roll each piece into a 6 inch diameter circle.
6. Brush with melted butter then fold in 1/2.
7. Brush with more butter and fold in 1/2 again.
8. Set breads on a oiled baking sheet and let them rise until they double in size.
9. Preheat oven to 425 F set a pan of hot water on the lowest oven rack.
10. Bake for about 12- 15 minutes or until golden brown (on upper rack, set to middle).