Coconut Bread Rolls (pani Popo)
Coconut Bread Rolls (Pani Popo) are a delicious and popular dish in Samoan cuisine. These sweet and fluffy bread rolls are soaked in a rich coconut milk sauce, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and 1/2 cup of sugar.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour and sugar, and knead the dough until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, and salt. Heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the coconut milk mixture over the rolls in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Serve the coconut bread rolls warm, spooning the coconut sauce over the top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per roll
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
- Protein
- 5g
Supplies
Baking dish Saucepan
Tools
Oven Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the coconut bread rolls with fresh fruit for a delightful dessert.
Tips & tricks
For an extra indulgent treat, sprinkle some toasted coconut flakes on top of the rolls before serving.
Cost
$10