Description
Salara, also known as Guyanese Coconut Roll, is a delectable sweet treat filled with a rich coconut mixture that melts in your mouth. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through making this delightful dessert at home, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon granulated or brown sugar
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
pinch salt
3/4 cup warm milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
liquid red food coloring
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and warm water. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, warm milk, and melted butter. Mix until the dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes or until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- To prepare the filling, mix shredded coconut, water, melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, and a few drops of red food coloring in a bowl until combined.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and place it seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the roll with melted butter before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the water used for the yeast is warm but not hot, as it could kill the yeast. Adjust the amount of food coloring based on your desired color intensity for the filling.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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