Pão de Deus (Portuguese Coconut Topped Sweet Rolls)
Pillowy sweet rolls under a sticky blanket of baked coconut, a Portuguese bakery favourite with a cup of coffee.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.28 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, 80 g sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the 2 eggs and milk and mix to a soft dough, then work in the 80 g butter.
- 2
Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and leave somewhere warm for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Divide into 12 equal pieces, shape into smooth balls and place on lined trays, 5 cm apart. Cover and leave for 40 minutes until puffy.
40 min - 4
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Mix the coconut, 100 g sugar, 1 egg and melted butter to a sticky paste.
- 5
Brush the rolls with the egg yolk. Spoon a heap of the coconut mixture on each.
- 6
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and the coconut is toasted at the edges. Cool a little and eat warm.
19 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.