Portuguese Coconut Bread Rolls (Pão de Deus)

Name: Portuguese Coconut Bread Rolls (Pão de Deus)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1 cup finely shredded coconut; 1 large egg; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp milk powder; 2 tbsp cake flour; 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls; Powdered sugar, for dusting

@moribyan shares a shortcut recipe for Pão de Deus, a soft and fluffy Portuguese sweet bread roll. The rolls are topped with a delicious, custardy sweet coconut topping and dusted with powdered sugar.

🌍Portuguese 🏷️Pão de deus 🏷️Sweet rolls 🏷️Coconut 🏷️Dessert Breakfast

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Total

25 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 cup finely shredded coconut
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk powder
2 tbsp cake flour
1 (12-count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls
Powdered sugar, for dustingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the finely shredded coconut, egg, egg yolk, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk powder. Mix until well combined.
2
Add the cake flour to the mixture and stir until you have a thick, paste-like consistency.
3
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
4
Line a baking dish with parchment paper and place the Hawaiian sweet rolls inside, keeping them connected.
5
Scoop the coconut topping and spread it evenly over the top of each roll.
6
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the topping is set and lightly golden.
7
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.