Coconut Milk Yeast Rolls

Posting this for zwt 2006 (asian region), this is a nice change from traditional dinner rolls. The coconut milk adds a mildly sweet flavor to them.

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.

Heat the milk to lukewarm , stirring occasionally.

Add in the butter , 3 tablespoons sugar , 2 teaspoons salt , and 1 / 2 cup warm water.

Add the heated milk mixture and 2 cups flour to the dissolved yeast mixture.

Beat until the mixture is smooth and elastic.

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

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

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

Knead the dough until it is smooth , elastic and not sticky.

Again , add a bit more flour if necessary.

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.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.

Punch down to let the air.

sugar, warm water, active dry yeast, coconut milk, milk, butter, salt, bread flour