CLASSIC PAN DE COCO @BAKEWITHYAPI

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: dried coconut flakes

Unsweetened shredded coconut offers a healthier option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Combine warm milk and yeast in a bowl; let sit until foamy.

In a large mixing bowl, mix bread flour, sugar, and salt together.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.

Flatten each portion and place a spoonful of shredded coconut mixed with brown sugar and vanilla in the center; fold the dough over to seal.

Shape into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover the rolls and let rise again.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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