Brazilian recipe
Sweet Coconut Ring Bread
Sweet Coconut Ring Bread is a traditional Brazilian treat, often made with natural yeast or compressed yeast, highly appreciated for its flavor. This recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy this classic.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons natural yeast or 2 blocks (15 g each) compressed fresh yeast
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk (using water speeds up the process but reduces flavor)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
250 ml milk
100 g granulated sugar (you can add more if you prefer it sweeter)
3 large egg yolks (strained)
25 g cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
200 g shredded moist coconut, coarse
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk (using water speeds up the process but reduces flavor)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
250 ml milk
100 g granulated sugar (you can add more if you prefer it sweeter)
3 large egg yolks (strained)
25 g cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
200 g shredded moist coconut, coarse
Where to find ingredients
Fresh yeast is typically found in the refrigerated section of larger supermarkets, often near dairy or baking ingredients. Compressed yeast blocks are common in Latin or specialty baking stores. Instant or active dry yeast are widely available in most supermarket baking aisles and can be substituted (adjusting quantity and activation as per package instructions).
Look for this in the baking aisle of large supermarkets, often near dried fruits and nuts, or in the international foods section. Specialty Latin or Asian markets are also good sources. If you can only find desiccated coconut, you may need to rehydrate it slightly with a little water or milk to achieve a moist texture.
Available in the baking or cornstarch section of virtually all supermarkets.
Found in the baking aisle of most supermarkets.
Standard ingredients found in the baking, dairy, or produce sections of all supermarkets.
Look for this in the baking aisle of large supermarkets, often near dried fruits and nuts, or in the international foods section. Specialty Latin or Asian markets are also good sources. If you can only find desiccated coconut, you may need to rehydrate it slightly with a little water or milk to achieve a moist texture.
Available in the baking or cornstarch section of virtually all supermarkets.
Found in the baking aisle of most supermarkets.
Standard ingredients found in the baking, dairy, or produce sections of all supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Dissolve the yeast in the sugar until a paste forms, then add the ingredients in the order listed above
- Knead the dough well and let it rest for 5 minutes
- Shape the dough into a log and cut it in half
- Roll out one half of the dough to a thickness of 5 mm
- Pinch the edges of one side of the dough and brush with beaten egg yolk for sealing later
- In a saucepan, combine the 250 ml milk, 100 g sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it forms a slightly loose pudding
- Stir in the shredded coconut after removing the pudding from the heat
- Set the coconut filling aside
- Spread the coconut filling over the rolled-out dough
- Roll it up like a Swiss roll and seal the edges with the part brushed with egg yolk
- Slice the roll into rounds, about 7 slices each 5 cm wide
- Arrange the slices cut-side up in a greased and floured ring mold, leaving about 0.5 cm space between them
- Let the dough rest for 20 minutes while the oven preheats
- Brush the tops of the ring bread with beaten egg yolk for a golden finish
- Bake in a hot oven for about 30 minutes
- Invert the ring bread onto a serving plate while still warm
Observations
This sweet coconut ring bread is a delightful Brazilian classic. It's a soft, slightly sweet bread, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The combination of the fluffy bread and the creamy coconut filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. Follow these steps for a truly authentic taste of Brazil.
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