Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs flour (8 cups) 900g
- 1 tsp salt 5ml
- 1/2 cup shortening or cooking oil (1/4 lb) 112g
- 2 tsps yeast 10ml
- 2 tblsps sugar or honey 30ml
- 1-1/2 cup milk (coconut, evaporated, or dried milk) 375ml
Directions
Wash hands. Collect all equipment and ingredients.
Set yeast. In 1/2 cup warm water use 2 tsps yeast, 2 tsps sugar, 2 tblsps flour (opitonal)-set aside. (If instant yeast is used omit step 2, then add yeast to dry ingredients).
Warm milk, fat, sugar, and salt-Set Aside. (Do Not Boil). Sift flour, make a hole in the centre-remove 2 cups flour to add later (if sticky).
Mix yeast and warm milk. Add milk mixture to flour. Mix with wooden spoon.
If sticky, add flour from the 2 cups to make firm.
Flour table-knead until smooth without stretching dough.
Put in greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth until double is size. Punch down-knead again. Make into six round balls.
Put on greased pan-let rise again, bake 400 F/205 C for 30-35 minutes.
TIP: If dough becomes sticky-don't panic. Add flour until dough becomes firm to knead.
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