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Matcha and Coconut Braided Loaf

Recipe for Matcha Coconut Braided Bread, a six strand earthy and sweet loaf inspired by a Matcha Latte. Resembling Challah texture, but with a new distinct flavor.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
rising time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 286kcal
Author Jenn

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm coconut milk
  • cup organic raw sugar
  • 1 ½ Tbsp Matcha Baking Powder
  • 4 ½ cups bread flour
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded cocunut
  • 1 egg for dough wash
  • ½ cup coconut flakes to sprinkle on top
  • chia seeds to sprinkle on top

Instructions

  • Stir yeast and warm coconut milk into bowl for mixer. Wait five minutes until frothy. Add in sugar and matcha.
  • Add in eggs, oil, and salt. Then mix with paddle attachment. Once blended switch to dough hook.
  • With Dough hook attachment at low-medium speed begin adding in flour one cup at a time.
  • Mix until dough has formed, should be slightly sticky and firm.
  • Remove dough from bowl and knead in shredded coconut on a lightly oiled surface.
  • Place dough into a separate lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for an hour (or until dough has doubled in size).
  • Press risen dough down to release excess air. Cut into 6 equal portions. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Roll each ball into a 10-12 inch strand. Place three strands onto separate lined baking sheets.
  • Attach the tips furthest from you by pressing together with fingers. Braid dough completely to the end. Press remaining tips together and tuck slightly under loaf.
  • Cover both braided loafs loosely with plastic and allow to rest for 45 min.
  • Remove plastic and brush dough with egg wash. Sprinkle coconut flakes and chia seeds across the top.
  • Bake loaves at 350 F for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal