How To Make Pan De Coco l Coconut Bread Recipe

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.

Warm the milk in a saucepan until just warm to the touch.

Combine warm milk, yeast, and white sugar in a bowl; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

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

Add the yeast mixture to the flour along with melted butter and egg; mix until a dough forms.

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

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Punch down the risen dough and incorporate grated coconut, brown sugar, and vanilla extract for the filling.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into balls.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

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

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