Honduran Coconut Bread

What is Pan De Coco?

In many Latin American countries there is some version of coconut bread. This traditional Honduran food, known as “pan de coco,” is a light, fluffy, coconut-scented bread roll made with coconut milk extracted>coffee in the morning or afternoon, or eaten with butter and jam.

04.08.2019 Category: Honduran Dessert Author: Jim

Honduran Coconut Bread (Pan de Coco) Recipe

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 10 rolls

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup fresh grated coconut

1 cup coconut milk, warmed

1/4 cup sugar

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, softened

Instructions

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm coconut milk and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Mix the flour, grated coconut and salt in a large bowl.

Add the yeast mixture and butter, then knead into a soft, smooth dough.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Shape into 10 rolls, place on a baking sheet, and let rise another 30 minutes.

Bake at 350F (175C) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden. Serve warm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pan de coco?

Pan de coco is a traditional Honduran coconut bread, soft, slightly sweet rolls made with fresh coconut milk, a specialty of the Garifuna communities on the Caribbean coast.

What is pan de coco made of?

It is made from flour, fresh grated coconut and coconut milk, sugar, yeast and a little salt, kneaded and baked into round rolls.

What does pan de coco taste like?

It has a tender, fragrant crumb with a gentle coconut sweetness, delicious warm with butter, coffee or alongside fish and soups.

Who makes pan de coco?

It is closely tied to the Garifuna people of Honduras' north coast, where coconut is a staple ingredient in both sweet and savory cooking.