Tropical Treat Sweet Bread

Submitted by Kerena

"From King Arthur Flour. You can substitute walnuts or pecans for the Macadamia nuts. Note coconut milk powder is available at kingarthurflour.com."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup milk, lukewarm
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup coconut milk powder
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon coconut flavoring
• 1⁄2 cup dried apricot, diced
• 1⁄2 cup dried pineapple, diced
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened coconut
• 1⁄2 cup macadamia nuts, diced

directions

1. Combine all the ingredients, except fruit and nut, and mix and knead them together by hand, mixer or bread machine till you have made a soft, shiny dough. Knead in the fruit and nuts, then form the dough into a ball. Place in greased bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1 1/2 hours, till it's puffy.
2. Turn the dough onto a greased or floured surface and form into a ball. Place it smooth side up in a greased brioche mold or 1 qt (or larger) souffle pan. Let the loaf rise for about 1 1/2 hours, till it's crowed about 1" over the rim of the pan.
3. Bake the bread in a preheated 350 degreee oven for 30-35 minutes, until deeply browned. Remove from oven, and leave in pan to cool for about 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners sugar before serving.
4. Variations - Divide dough into 4 pieces, place in mini brioche molds and bake for about 25-30 minutes.