Pani Popo - Samoan Sweet Coconut Rolls

Step 1

Mix together milk, yeast, sugar, salt, softened butter, and eggs in a bowl.

Step 2

Slowly add in flour. Once dough starts to come off of the bowl, flour a flat surface and knead the dough. Sprinkle in flour when dough becomes sticky. Keep kneading until desired consistency.

Step 3

Transfer dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover dough with a towel and let it rise for 90 minutes.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Cover the dough and let it rise again for 45 minutes. Halfway through the rise, preheat the oven to 350°.

Step 6

Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add in cans of coconut milk, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Cook it by stirring constantly until it begins to thicken slightly. About 5-7 minutes to cook. Set aside.

Step 7

Uncover rolls and add in enough of the coconut glaze to cover the bottom. Bake the bread for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Pour remaining coconut sauce over the rolls or save some as a dipping sauce. Serve it hot and enjoy this onolicious Pani Popo!