Comorian Mkatra Foutra (Coconut Fried Bread)

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm coconut milk and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. 2Add the flour, salt, and shredded coconut, mixing and kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
3. 3Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
4. 4Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each into a disc about 1cm thick.
5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a wide, shallow pan over medium heat.
6. 6Fry the discs in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. 7Drain on paper towels and serve warm, plain or with a savory sauce.

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