Coconut Milk Yeast Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup coconut milk, mixed with
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 5-6 cups blended bread flour

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1/2 cup of warm water; sprinkle in the package of yeast; let it stand for 10 minutes and then stir.

2. 2

   Heat the milk to lukewarm, stirring occasionally; add in the butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup warm water.

3. 3

   Add the heated milk mixture and 2 cups flour to the dissolved yeast mixture; beat until the mixture is smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Gradually stir in the remaining 3 cups of flour, adding a bit more flour if necessary;.

5. 5

   the dough should be soft and easily leave the sides of the bowl.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and round it up into a ball;.

7. 7

   knead the dough until it is smooth, elastic and not sticky; again, add a bit more flour if necessary.

8. 8

   Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl; turn the dough so that the top is greased as well; cover with greased wax paper and a towel.

9. 9

   Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

11. 11

    Punch down to let the air out of the dough; turn it out onto a lightly floured board.

12. 12

    Use a wet knife to cut the dough in half, and then each half into thirds, and thirds again; this gives 18 buns.

13. 13

    Shape the buns into balls and place on a lightly greased baking dish such as a cookie sheet with sides; bake for 18 - 20 minutes.

14. 14

    After removing the buns, use a pastry brush to lightly coat them with butter then slather with more butter and any other high calorie bad for you toppings you can think of and enjoy!