How to Make Pan De Coco

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter version.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique taste.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened flakes provide coconut flavor without added sugar.

Warm coconut milk in a saucepan over low heat until just warm to the touch.

Combine warm coconut milk, yeast, and 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 eggs; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes 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, about 1 hour.

Punch down the risen dough and incorporate grated coconut.

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.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

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