Pan de coco
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A sweet bread roll filled with desiccated coconut and sugar is known as pan de coco. Pan de coco is a popular snack bread in Honduras and the Philippines, and its name translates to "coconut bread."
The Honduran version uses coconut milk in the dough preparation and is typically served with stews, its density allowing it to soak up the juices.
Meanwhile, the Filipino version is typically served as a dessert, preferably with a cup of tea. It’s among the most popular Filipino snack which is sold in most local panaderias or bakeries. The bread possesses an indispensable status in food culture, however, Filipinos cannot claim the origin or the monopoly of Pan de Coco.
Although the origins of this tasty treat are unknown, Pan de coco is thought that Spanish settlers brought the recipe from Central America to Southeast Asia in the 17th century.
