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Pani Popo - Samoan Coconut Rolls

Feast on Samoa's culinary treasure with our Pani Popo recipe. Rich coconut milk, fluffy bread, and ooey-gooeyness make this treat unforgettable!
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Pani Popo
Prep Time:2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

Sweet Rolls:

  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 2 tbsp yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp melted butter for greasing the bowl

Coconut Glaze:

  • 2 cans coconut milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Rolls:

  • After the dough has risen, punch it to deflate it. Divide the dough into 12-14 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and add it to a 9x13 pan or skillet.
  • Cover the dough and let it rise again for 45 minutes. Halfway through the rise, preheat the oven to 350°.

Coconut Glaze:

    Pani Popo:

    • Uncover rolls and add in enough of the coconut glaze to cover the bottom. Bake the bread for 25 minutes.
    • Pour remaining coconut sauce over the rolls or save some as a dipping sauce. Serve it hot and enjoy this onolicious Pani Popo!

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    Notes

    *This makes a lot of the coconut sauce. You could half the ingredients if you want less of the sauce.
    Servings: 12 rolls