Treat yourself to the sweet, tropical embrace of our Coconut Rolls, where the subtle sweetness of coconut perfectly complements the soft, fluffy texture of the roll. Quick to whip up and a joy to serve, these rolls are a heavenly match for your coffee or tea, offering a gentle, sweet aroma and a taste that transports you to a sunny island paradise.
Heat the coconut milk in a microwave safe dish until just warm to the touch, about 45 seconds.
Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add in yeast, sugar, salt, egg yolks, butter, coconut extract and 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Start mixing on a low speed until just combined.
Add in remaining 1 cup flour and continue mixing until you have a solid dough ball that doesn't stick to your hands. If you need to, add additional flour 1/2 cup at a time until the right consistency is reached.
Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise 2 hours.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured clean countertop. Roll into a large rectangle, about 1.2 inch thick. Slice into 12 long strips.
Roll each strip to form a spiral rolled dough. Place onto a 2 lightly greased baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar crystals if using.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are a light golden brown.
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Variation: After rolling into a large rectangle, spread 1/2 cup softened coconut oil onto the dough. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup brown sugar. Use a butter knife to combine the sugar with the oil and spread out. Continue with the recipe cutting into strips and rolling up.