Pan De Coco Recipe (Coconut Bread) (2024)

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Pan de Coco, literally “coconut bread” is a bread usually served as a midday or mid-afternoon snack or as a breakfast bread in the Philippines.

Best served and eaten while it is still freshly-baked, it is a type of bread that has sweetened grated coconut inside and is usually partnered with coffee or unsweetened hot chocolate.

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It is said that the bread and the recipe, as a product of the Spanish colonization of most world territories, has roots in Central America, another stronghold of Spanish power.

It is possible then that pan de coco and its recipe was transported from Central America to the Philippines via the Galleon trade, where most Central American and Spanish goods and recipes reached the Philippines.

As Pan de Coco is bread, the most accessible place where it can be bought is from your nearby bakery.

Other places where you can get it (though processed by the big bakeries already for a longer shelf-life) include supermarkets and wet markets.

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Pan De Coco Recipe and Preparation Tips

The grated coconut which serves as the filling of the Pan de Coco can either be included as is as it is already dehydrated or it can be cooked in caramelized sugar giving the coconut filling its distinct brown color.

As some Filipino dishes might include baking the ingredients, it is recommended that you invest in an oven and rolling pin, so as to be able to make this very simple bread recipe.

If you do not have a rolling pin though, you can use your hands or an empty and clean ketchup bottle as substitutes.

Finally, as the resulting pan de coco leans towards the sweet side, the accompanying beverage which could be coffee or chocolate should be more on the bitter side to counteract the sweetness of the pan de coco.

And if you have some leftover coconut you can make this other great Filipino traditional sugary dish: binatog.

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Pan de coco recipe (coconut bread)

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Pan de Coco, literally “coconut bread” is a bread usually served as a midday or mid-afternoon snack or as a breakfast bread in the Philippines. Best served and eaten while it is still freshly-baked.

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 12 pcs

Calories 291 kcal

Ingredients

dough

  • 2 tsp yeast
  • cup warm water
  • cup milk
  • ½ cube butter
  • cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

filling

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 3 cups coconut flakes
  • tsp vanilla
  • ¾ cup milk

egg wash

  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together warm water (not too hot) and yeast. Set aside.

  • Scald milk on stovetop or heat in microwave for 90 seconds. Pour into a large mixing bowl.

  • Add butter and sugar and stir until fully dissolved.

  • Mix in salt and 2 cups bread flour until combined (You can substitute all-purpose flour if needed).

  • Add yeast mixture.

  • Mix in all-purpose flour until dough is fully formed. Dough should not be sticky.

  • Knead dough for 5 minutes by hand (or with stand up mixer).

  • Place down in a large bowl and cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap until it doubles in size (for colder climates, place next to a heat source for faster rising).

  • In a saucepan, mix together all filling ingredients and stir on a low heat.

  • Stir occasionally for about 15 minutes or until all liquids have been reduced.

  • Refrigerate filling until needed.

  • Separate dough into 4 equal sized pieces.

  • Cut each of those pieces into 6 equal sized pieces (you’ll have 24 in total).

  • Roll each piece of dough into a ball, then flatten with a rolling pin.

  • Place one tablespoon of filling mixture into center of flattened dough.

  • Fold dough ends together at the center and twist to seal.

  • Place dough with the sealed side down onto a baking sheet.

  • Poke 3 times with a fork to create holes for air to escape while baking.

  • Allow filled dough to rise for another 30 minutes.

  • Beat a single egg and brush the egg over the top of each piece.

  • Bake for 13-18 minutes at 350 degrees until golden brown.

  • Remove from oven and allow Pan de Coco cool before eating.

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Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal

Keyword Banana bread, Coconut

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FAQs

How many calories in a Filipino pan de coco? ›

Filipino Pan De Coco (1 serving) contains 0g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 6g fat, 22g protein, and 146 calories.

What is pan de coco made of? ›

What is Pan de Coco? Pan de Coco is a soft bread roll filled with a sweet coconut filling made with milk (or coconut milk), sugar and coconut flakes. It's a Filipino bakery classic that's usually served during Merienda, a midday meal enjoyed between lunch and dinner in the Philippines.

What is Jamaican coco bread made from? ›

It is, after all, just a bread made from flour, yeast, and coconut milk, its namesake ingredient. The inclusion of coconut milk gives this bread a uniquely Caribbean sensibility. Although the bread is beloved throughout much of the English-speaking Caribbean, Jamaica is the birthplace of coco bread.

When was pan de coco invented? ›

Pan de coco is Spanish for coconut buns. The original recipe came from Central America and was brought over to the Philippines by the Spaniards in the 1600's.

Is Nata de Coco high in calories? ›

One cup of it (118 grams) contains 109 calories, 1 gram of protein, and 7 grams of carbohydrates. It is often characterized as healthy since it contains dietary fiber to aid digestion while carrying fewer calories compared to other desserts, gram for gram.

How many calories in a Filipino bakery bun? ›

Universal Filipino Foods Pandesal, Philippine Sweet Bun (1 bun) contains 23g total carbs, 22g net carbs, 5g fat, 6g protein, and 160 calories.

What is the most popular Filipino bread? ›

Pan de sal, literally translated as salt bread, is the national bread of the Philippines and while we think we're all initiated with it, there are as many pan de sal varieties as there is adobo.

Can I use coconut flour in my sourdough starter? ›

I've tried with coconut flour and it works it just requires a little patience and maybe more attention to maintain. If you already have a GF sourdough (made with either brown rice flour or sorghum flour) you can a little of that one to a new coconut flour starter to help you get it going faster.

Can you eat coco bread by itself? ›

COCO BREAD 🇯🇲 I love these warm straight out of the oven by themselves, but of course they pair well with beef or cheesy beef patties.

Why is Jamaican bread so good? ›

There is a lot of similarity with the ingredients used to make most bread, yet they are not all made the same way and similarly, they don't all taste great. I love this bread because of its buttery flavor, the hint of sweetness but mostly its soft and chewy texture.

Why do they call it coco bread? ›

What Is Coco Bread? Jamaican coco bread is a buttery, subtly sweet folded bread. It gets part of its name from the coconut milk used to impart tropical flavor. Without coconut milk, the ingredients for coco bread are surprisingly similar to fluffy American dinner rolls.

Why is it called pandesal? ›

Pandesal is the most popular local bread in the Philippines. It is the Spanish term for “salt bread,” since the name originated during the 16th century Spanish colonial era. Most bakeries all over the country, from small backyard establishments to industrial bakeries, produce and sell this bread.

What is the meaning of desiccated coconut? ›

Desiccated coconut is the disintegrated and dehydrated coconut kernel or pulp largely comprising the white portion of the kernel, after removing the brown testa or parings.

How to rehydrate desiccated coconut? ›

To go from desiccated to fresh, simply pour enough warm water (not boiling) over it to cover by 1cm in a heat proof bowl. Rub it between your hands for 20 seconds to speed up the absorption, then cover the bowl with clingfilm and leave to “absorb” for an hour.

How many calories are in a Filipino Pandesal? ›

Roll, White, Hard, Pan De Sal / Pandisal Filipino Bread (1 small) contains 13.2g total carbs, 12.6g net carbs, 1.1g fat, 2.5g protein, and 73 calories.

How many calories are in one coco? ›

There are approximately 283 calories in coconut weighing around 80 grams. This means one medium-sized coconut will have around 1400 calories, making this fruit quite calorie-dense.

How many calories are in a Filipino pan de leche? ›

Calories in Pan De Leche: Filipino Milk Bread
Calories289.6
Cholesterol93.4 mg
Sodium351.2 mg
Potassium96.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate34.2 g
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