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Coconut Bake

41/2  cups all purpose flour or bread flour

1/4   cup butter or shortening

1     tbs brown sugar

3/4   tsp salt

2     tsp quick acting yeast

1     cup coconut milk

1/4   cup freshly grated coconut

Warm coconut milk to about 120f.

Place flour, yeast, salt and brown sugar into a work bowl.

Add butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

Add shredded coconut and mix.

Pour in enough coconut milk to make a firm dough. If more liquid is needed add a little water.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly until smooth.

Divide dough into 2 pieces and roll each piece into an 8-inch circle, prick with a fork and place onto baking trays.

Let rest for 20 minutes and bake in a preheated 400F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

•     For a lighter bake omit the coconut and coconut milk and use water

in place of the coconut milk. You may also use one third whole-wheat flour and 2/3 bakers flour.