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Pandan Coconut Milk Rolls

Pandan Coconut Milk Rolls feature a beautiful green breading that harmonizes to form a soft, moist and exquisitely smooth memorable treat.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Baked Goods, Breakfast
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: asian bakery pandan coconut milk rolls, asian bakery pandan rolls, asian bakery rolls, best pandan coconut milk rolls, easy pandan coconut milk rolls, pandan coconut milk rolls
Servings: 12
Calories:

Ingredients

Tangzhong

  • 2 tbsp (18g) flour
  • 3 tbsp (44mL) whole milk
  • 3 tbsp (44mL) water

Rolls

  • ¾ cup coconut cream (warm ~ 110°F) not coconut milk
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 3 cups (440g) bread flour weigh the flour
  • ½ cup (116g) superfine sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp homemade pandan extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 4-7 drops green food color

Other

  • 1-2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Tangzhong- in a saucepan: add flour, water, milk and mix everything together. Turn the heat to low-medium. Use a spatula or whisk and stir frequently to prevent burning. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the mixture thickens (reaches to 150°F). Set aside until ready to use.
  • In a bowl: mix the yeast and coconut cream (warm 110°) Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Stand Mixer: add the rest of the ingredients. Knead on low (speed 1) for 1-2 minutes, then gradually increase the speed 2 for 8 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball. Grease your hands with oil because the dough is going to be a little sticky.
    Knead by hand for 10-14 minutes until smooth. Shape the dough into a ball. 
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly grease bowl. First Dough Rise: Cover with a clean towel or saran wrap for the first 1 hour or until it doubles in size. Optional: place in the cold oven with the light on.
  • Coat the 9"x13" pan with coconut oil or cooking spray. Make sure to grease your hands before touching the dough. Gently punching down the dough. Fold the edges towards the center. Transfer the dough to a working surface. Then, divide the dough into 12 pieces (70g-73g each). Highly recommend using a food scale for your dough. 
  • Flatten and fold the edges together then seal them to form the roll. Gently shape each piece into a smooth ball (Watch the video for reference). Transfer the rolls to the greased pan. 
  • Second Dough Rise: cover and let rise for 2 hour or until it doubles in size. Optional: place in cold oven with the light on. Remove pan when ready to bake.
  • Preheat the oven to 320°. Sprinkle or sift cornstarch on top of the rolls (this will prevent it turning too brown). Bake for 20-22 minutes or until lightly golden on top. It took me 22 minutes.

Serve & enjoy!

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