Pan de coco

Pan de coco is a sweet bread roll filled with desiccated coconut and sugar. Its name can be translated to coconut bread, and it is a very popular snack bread throughout Honduras and the Philippines. The Honduran version uses coconut milk in the preparation of the dough and is usually served with stews, its density making it ideal for soaking up the juices, while the Filipino version is commonly served as a dessert, preferably accompanied by a cup of tea. Although the origins of this flavorful treat are quite murky, it is believed that the recipe was taken from Central America to Southeast Asia by Spanish settlers in the 17th century.