Easy Pan de Coco Recipe
Pan de Coco is a soft bread roll filled with grated sweetened coconut.
Ingredients
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup water
Store bought frozen soft roll dough
Egg wash (optional)
Instructions
For Coconut Filling
- Put all ingredients except dough in a pot
- Cook on medium low heat for about 30 minutes
- Filling is cooked when the coconut turns translucent and tender
For Pan de Coco
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment and flour
- Thaw dough on sheet, time depends on package instructions
- Once thawed, flatten dough with fingertips
- Fill with coconut filling
- Pinch ends of dough firmly over the filling and fold to seal
- Turn the roll over and lightly press down to seal seams further
- Prick the top of roll with fork before baking
- Brush lightly with egg wash
- Bake for 12-15 or until golden brown
Notes
- Use a floured surface to prevent dough from sticking
- Add sugar to coconut filling according to taste
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