First referred to us by Aunt Ilana I recently had the chance to eat this delicious bread only made in Samaná. I was lucky to buy it straight from a lady that makes this for a living, and I couldn't miss the opportunity to ask her for the recipe. Although I am confident she will will not read this I nevertheless would like to thank Franca in Playa Rincón, Samaná for sharing her recipe with us.

Time: 90 Mins
Difficulty: Medium
Serve: 4 people

Before starting to cook: Pre-heat oven to medium temperature.

Ingredients:

• 1 coconut (or 1 cup of coconut milk)
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Preparation:

1. If you are using fresh coconut, grate the coconut and mix with a cup of water. Sieve to obtain approximately 1 cup of coconut milk. Mix in flour, coconut milk, salt and baking soda. Flour a clean surface and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Adjust adding water or flour if necessary. Divide the dough in four and make into balls. Flatten the balls into circles of approximately 8 inches in diameter. Punch a few holes with a fork.
   
2. Oil and flour a baking sheet. Bake bread for 10 to 15 minutes. It should be eaten the same day.

Why does time: read 90 minutes? Do you have to let the dough rise before you but it in the oven? Thanks!

What if I were to used store bought shredded or peices of coconut? How much would I use? And will it work just the same?

latina, since coconuts are so easy to find here I have never used anything other than actual coconuts, I don't think you can even buy what you suggests here. I don't think I can give you any advice on that. I say you try it, and then let us know how it turns out.

I live in Ontario, Canada and they sell it in almost ever local grocery store... I usually use it for deserts, it makes things alot easier... But thnx for your advice if anything I guess I'll just try it out and see how it turns out