Pão de Deus Recipe (Portuguese Bread Of God) - Gimme Yummy (2024)

Pão de Deus Recipe also referred to as Portuguese Bread Of God or Jesus bread is a rich sweet bread topped with a coconut filling. Try our Pão de Deus Recipe (Portuguese Bread of God) today and leave us your thoughts.

Have you been looking for a bread that suits every celebration of the year or something that never gets out of season? Then, this Portuguese coconut sweet bread, Pão de Deus Recipe is the perfect choice for you!

Pão de Deus Recipe or the bread of God or Jesus Bread is a Portuguese sweet bread made with egg and has a crunchy muffin-like topping with coconut. It is so sweet and crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside.

Plus, this bread never runs out of season! It can be served in any occasion throughout the year! It is also best offered as treats for kids during All Saints Day.

Portuguese coconut sweet bread dough is usually savored with anise, lemon zest, or vanilla, or all of it, you are free to choose the best that suits your tastebuds!

I just want to add that this Portuguese sweet bread with egg is also made with butter and milk making it super rich and delicious.

And, what I love more about this is that it can be stored at room temperature. No special storing skills needed. Just put it in an air-tight container and it will last there for three days!

So, what are you still waiting for? Go and start making your new favorite sweet bread!

Ingredients For Pão de Deus (Portuguese Bread Of God) Dough:

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (420 grams)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 grams)
• 1/2 teaspoon anise powder (3 grams)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60 grams)
• 3/4 cup milk warm (180 grams)
• 1 tbsp dry yeast (15 grams)
• 2 large-sized eggs (100 grams)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 grams)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar (70 grams)

Ingredients For Pão de Deus Coconut Filling:

• 2 cups grated coconut (200 grams)
• 3 egg yolks (60 grams)
• 1/2 cup sugar (100 grams)
• 1 large-sized egg beaten for glazing
• icing sugar for decorating

How To Make Pão de Deus Coconut Filling?

1. In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients for the coconut topping except for beaten egg and icing sugar.
2. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully mixed.
3. Set aside.

How To Make Pão de Deus Dough?

1. In a large bowl, add the warm milk and yeast. Mix and let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl with hook attachment, add the flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and yeast milk and mix on slow speed for 4 minutes.
3. Add in the butter and continue to mix for additional 3-4 minutes or until the dough is smooth and well developed.
4. Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with plastic for 60 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
5. Divide the dough into equal portions and form round buns.
6. Put them in a greased tray and brush with the beaten egg.
7. Proof for 45 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F about 15 minutes prior to the dough is fully proofed.
9. Next, add the coconut filling on top of each sweet roll.
10. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before sprinkling with icing sugar.
12. Once cooled, transfer to a serving plate and serve. Enjoy!

Some More Delicious Portuguese Dessert Recipes

• Bolo Rei (Portuguese King Bread)
• Azorean Coconut Macaroons
• Custard Tarts (Natas)
• Portuguese Sponge Cake (Pao De Lo)