Coconut Dream Loaf / Pan De Coco

unsweetened shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while margarine can reduce costs.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while soy milk is often more affordable.

In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

In another bowl, mix coconut cream, water, egg, and melted unsalted butter or coconut oil.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Fold in the dessicated coconut gently.

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Prepare the filling by mixing together the butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.

Spread the filling over the loaf before baking or swirl it in.

For the egg wash, mix the egg with milk and brush over the top of the loaf before baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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