Panipopo

Panipopo

Panipopo (pah-nee-POH-poh)

Coconut Bread Rolls

Prep Time 2 hours
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
12
🔥 Calories 317 kcal

Pillowy soft sweet bread rolls baked in a pool of caramelized coconut cream sauce, creating a luscious sticky-bottomed treat that is pure Samoan comfort.

Nutrition & Info

310 kcal per serving
Protein 6.0g
Carbs 44.0g
Fat 13.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

9x13 baking dish mixing bowl stand mixer optional

Presentation Guide

Vessel: baking dish served family-style

Garnishes: extra coconut sauce

Accompaniments: butter, tea

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, yeast, 60g sugar, and salt. Add warm water, oil, and egg. Knead 10 min until smooth.

  2. 2

    Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.

  3. 3

    Punch down, divide into 12 equal balls. Place in greased baking dish.

  4. 4

    Let rise 30 min until puffy.

  5. 5

    Whisk coconut cream with 100g sugar. Pour over and around the rolls.

  6. 6

    Bake at 180C for 25-30 min until golden brown and coconut sauce is bubbly and caramelized.

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Did You Know?

Panipopo is so popular in Samoa that bakeries sell out within hours of opening, and the sweet coconut aroma wafting from ovens signals that fresh panipopo is ready.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • stand mixer optional

Garnishing

extra coconut sauce

Accompaniments

butter, tea

The Story Behind Panipopo

Panipopo represents the creative merging of European bread-baking traditions brought by missionaries with Samoa's beloved coconut. The result is a uniquely Samoan creation that has become one of the most craved desserts in the Pacific, with every family claiming the best recipe.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert or afternoon tea 📜 Origins: Modern Samoan, 20th century

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