Monday, February 29, 2016

Pan de Coco







I haven't baked bread for a while so today I decided to make this.
There's something about baking that makes me feel so relaxed.
Baking bread from scratch definitely is a work but, I swear its worth it!

Pan de coco is one of my childhood favorites.
I haven't had this for a long long time. 
I think I finally found the best Bread recipe!
This was really easy to follow and fail proof. 
Let me know what you guys think!



Ingredients:
  • 3 Cups bread flour 
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pouch rapid rise yeast ( I used Red star brand, It's the best!)
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • extra flour kneading
Filling:
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 1 Cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp softened butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Combine all filling ingredients together and set aside.

Directions:
  • Place all ingredients including yeast into bowl except 1/2 cup all purpose flour.
  • Attach bowl and dough hook. Raise mixer bowl. Turn speed to medium and mix about 15 seconds or until ingredients are combined.
  • Combine all liquid ingredients then add to flour mixture and mix 1-2 minutes longer.
  • Continue mixing, gently add all purpose flour. Mix until dough starts to clean sides of bowl, about 2 minutes.



  • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for an hour.



(after an hour)



  • Use a dough slicer to divide dough into 4 equal parts.
  • Roll each part until it forms into a log. Cut each log into equal pieces.
  • Flatten the dough with a rolling pin until it stretches into a round shape. (See picture below)
  • Place about 1 tbsp. of filling in the middle of the flattened dough.



  • Gather sides of round, pinch together and twist.
  • Place all shaped dough on a baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Cover the tray with a damp cloth and let it rise for 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Bake the shaped dough for 25 minutes.




  • Serve warm and enjoy!


Doesn't it look perfect??


It's perfect when its fresh!


Enjoy!!

xo


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