Coconut and Orange Plait

Coconut and Orange Plait

An impressive plait in a circle! The orange and coconut are a lovely fresh and sweet combination.

Preparation Time 45 minutes
Baking Time 30 minutes
Portions Makes 1 loaf
Skill Level Advanced
Average Rating 0 stars
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Ingredients

450 grams Allinson Premium White Very Strong Bread Flour
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
50 grams Desiccated coconut
1 sachet Allinsons Easy Bake Yeast 1 x 7g sachet
200 ml Coconut Cream Warmed
50 ml Grand Marnier
1 Large Orange Finely grated rind and juice
1 Egg Beaten
1 Egg To Decorate Glace Icing and Orange Zest
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Method

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  1. Place the ingredients into a mixer with a dough hook attached.
  2. Mix to a soft dough and knead for 5 minutes.
  3. If mixing by hand, put the flour, sugar, salt, orange rind and coconut into a bowl.
  4. Sprinkle on the yeast and mix to a soft dough with the coconut cream, Grand Marnier, orange juice and egg. Knead on a floured board for 10 minutes.
  5. Shape into 3 long strands, plait, then join the two ends of the plait to make a circle.
  6. Place onto a greased baking sheet and leave to prove until double in size. Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/Gas Mark 5
  7. Bake for 30 minutes. method tip
  8. When cool, top with glace icing and orange strands.
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