Instructions: 1 Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.

2 Combine banana and next 4 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth, and set aside.

3 Combine 2 cups flour and salt in a large bowl; stir well. Add yeast mixture and banana mixture, stirring until well-blended. Add 2-3/4 cups flour, stirring to form a soft dough.

4 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes). Add enough of the remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent the dough from sticking to hands.

5 Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1-1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and let rest for 5 minutes. Form the dough into 1-1/2-inch balls (about 30 balls) on a lightly floured surface. Layer balls in a 10-inch tube pan coated with cooking spray; set aside.

6 Combine the cream of coconut and 2 tablespoons juice in a bowl; stir well. Pour 3 tablespoons juice mixture over dough, and set remaining juice mixture aside. Cover dough, and let rise 1-1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.

7 Uncover dough, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool in pan 20 minutes. Remove from pan; place on a wire rack. Stir powdered sugar into remaining juice mixture; drizzle over top of warm bread.

Yield: 1 loaf, 26 servings.

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