Pão de Deus (Portuguese Coconut Sweet Bread)
Pão de Deus Recipe or the bread of God is a Portuguese sweet Bread that is a muffin-like sweet bread topped with coconut filling. It is so sweet and crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR PÃO DE DEUS (PORTUGUESE BREAD OF GOD) DOUGH:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 420 grams
- 1 teaspoon salt 5 grams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 60 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon anise powder 3 grams
- 3/4 cup milk warm 180 grams
- 1 tbsp dry yeast 15 grams
- 2 large-sized eggs 100 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 grams
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar 70 grams
INGREDIENTS FOR PÃO DE DEUS COCONUT FILLING:
- 2 cups grated coconut 200 grams
- 3 egg yolks 60 grams
- 1/2 cup 100 grams
- 1 large-sized egg beaten for glazing
- icing sugar for decorating
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE PÃO DE DEUS COCONUT FILLING?
- In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients for the coconut topping except for beaten egg and icing sugar.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully mixed.
- Set aside.
HOW TO MAKE PÃO DE DEUS DOUGH?
- In a large bowl, add the warm milk and yeast. Mix and let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl with hook attachment, add the flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and yeast milk and mix on slow speed for 4 minutes.
- Add in the butter and continue to mix for additional 3-4 minutes or until the dough is smooth and well developed.
- Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with plastic for 60 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and form round buns.
- Put them in a greased tray and brush with the beaten egg.
- Proof for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F about 15 minutes prior to the dough is fully proofed.
- Next, add the coconut filling on top of each sweet roll.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before sprinkling with icing sugar.
- Once cooled, transfer to a serving plate and serve. Enjoy!
