Pan De Coco (honduran Coconut Bread)

Pan de Coco, or Honduran Coconut Bread, is a delicious sweet bread that is popular in Honduras. It is made with coconut milk and shredded coconut, giving it a rich and tropical flavor.

Pan De Coco (honduran Coconut Bread)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk, water, and butter until warm (120-130°F).
  3. Add the warm liquid to the flour mixture and beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the shredded coconut and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  7. Punch the dough down and divide it in half. Shape each portion into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet.
  8. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  9. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from the baking sheet and let cool on a wire rack.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
3g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Saucepan Baking sheet Wire rack

Tools

Mixer Oven

Serving suggestions

Pan de Coco is best served warm with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can toast the shredded coconut before adding it to the dough.

Cost

$8