Pão de Deus (Portuguese bread for God - Pao por deus)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is more affordable and provides a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

Activate yeast in warm milk until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add activated yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter to the flour mixture.

Knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Shape dough into rolls and place on a baking sheet.

Prepare coconut topping by mixing coconut, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl.

Spread coconut mixture over the rolls before baking.

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Bake rolls until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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