Jamaican Coco Bread

These little gems are served all over negril.

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water then stir in milk , salt and egg.

Add 1 / 2 of the flour and stir , continue to add flour until you have a dough that can be turned out of the bowl.

Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth but firm.

Oil a clean bowl and turn the dough in it until coated.

Cover with a damp towel and let it rise for 1 hours cut into 10 portions and roll each piece into a 6 inch diameter circle.

Brush with melted butter then fold in 1 / 2.

Brush with more butter and fold in 1 / 2 again.

Set breads on a oiled baking sheet and let them rise until they double in size.

Preheat oven to 425 f set a pan of hot water on the lowest oven rack.

Bake for about 12- 15 minutes or until golden brown.

yeast, sugar, warm water, milk, salt, egg, flour, butter