Coconut Bread III

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 coconuts grated
 * 3 lbs. all purpose flour
 * 3 tbs. yeast
 * 1/4 cup warm water
 * 1 tbs. margarine
 * 3 1/2 tbs. sugar
 * 3 tsp. salt

Directions

 * 1) Chip and grate coconuts. Add approximately 2 1/2 cups of warm water. Mix well.
 * 2) Squeeze out milk.
 * 3) Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, add 1 tbs. sugar and 1 tbs. flour, mix well, let rise.
 * 4) Then add remaining ingredients and knead until smooth and satiny.
 * 5) If dough is a bit stiff, add a little more coconut milk. Set aside in a pan, cover and let rise until double in bulk, about two hours.
 * 6) Divide into portioins, depending on the size of the pans for baking, knead and form loaves.
 * 7) Place in greased pans to rise again until double in bulk.
 * 8) Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes. When done take out of pan and cool on rack.