Vegan Pani Po’ Po. You knew this was coming, didn’t you? 🙂
I had a little break from the Green Smoothie Challenge and the first item of business was to bake some bread. I’m a little obsessed with bread to tell you the truth. I can’t count the number of times I’ve thanked my lucky stars that I don’t have any issues with gluten. This recipe is adapted and veganized from one my sister-in-law Linda contributed to our family cookbook. She was born in New Zealand and raised in Australia. She met my brother in Hawaii. I think all the islanders want to claim this recipe as their own. I can’t blame them. It’s truly fantastic. I can’t call it healthy though, this is pure indulgence. I’m back on the challenge, but I’ll share a couple naughty recipes with you from my break.
Vegan Pani Po’ Po
For the dough:
- 3/4 cup warm soymilk or other plant milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons agave or pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon ground golden flax seed
- 1 3/4 cups unbleached organic flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
For the coconut custard sauce:
- 5 ounces canned coconut milk
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup agave or pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot
Dough Method: Combine all ingredients for dough and knead for 10-15 minutes. Dough will be soft and sticky. Cover and let rise for 60 minutes. Punch down, cut and divide into 16 even pieces. Shape into round balls and place in a lightly oiled tall round dish. Cover and let rise again until double, about 30-60 minutes.
Coconut Custard Sauce Method: While the dough is rising (2nd rising) combine all ingredients for the custard sauce in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat til it comes to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and boil and stir constantly for 1 minute until thick. Let cool slightly.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the slightly cooled custard sauce over the risen dough. Bake for 18-20 minutes. The tops of the bread rolls will be golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with a little coconut oil if desired. Serve with spoonfuls of the custard sauce. I sprinkled mine with a bit of toasted shaved coconut.
This recipe is featured on the Virtual Vegan Linky Potluck!
Vedged Out 
That looks amazing!
janet
Thanks Janet! It’s a favorite here 🙂
Wow! That looks like a true guilty pleasure! Xx
It really is, but if you only have a piece or two, it won’t hurt you 🙂
custard and bread.. i am there:) looks fabulous.
The islanders sure know how to make a great combo! xx
oh holy yum…. that looks so good.
I cannot wait to try this.
You won’t be disappointed 🙂
How have you been? I feel like I haven’t heard from you. You must be super busy.
Blogging burn out. I’m trying to get to my reader now. The GSC week was pretty intense, then I had family in town. I’m sorta back 🙂
Well you do have a pretty amazing blog so I’m not surprised you’re burnt out. That kind of blogging takes thought, time and dedication. I must admit, I always wait in anticipation for your next post. You’re keeping me healthy while I work 60+ hours a week (not including my looooooooong commute in/out of the city). 😦
You’re a sweetheart Susan. My family is my priority, when blogging takes over play time with my kids, it’s time for a break 😉 I’ve just gotta figure out the way to do it all.
xx
They look CRAZY good! Oh MAN they look good! I am drooling again…funny how this blog always makes me drool? I am down almost 10lb on your wonderful plan and now it looks like I might have to take 5lb for the gipper folks! These are SO worth it! 😉
They were worth every single calorie! I think you’ll love em Fran, just try not to eat all of them like I did 😉
Too late! I have already anticipated the heady delight of those scruptious little babies being ingested post haste and have already banked the calories! Might as well get the pleasure of eating them all as they are already heading South to my hips as I type…
Haha! I totally feel like I gain weight when I read blogs! Hence my absence from the blogosphere as of late….
Was waiting for this one. Three words: Coconut. Custard. Sauce.
I KNOW. you forgot bread….. 🙂
Oh dear. Reminds me a bit of the Pineapple custard buns they have at Dim Sum…. drooling intensely. Darn you! 😉
I know. Sorry for being mean. It was too good not to share. I made them for my 15th wedding anniversary, we deserved a treat 😉
I need to find out about these pineapple custard buns!
No, no you don’t. No good can come of it.
If they came from a dim sum meal, then you know they are not good for you – but mega-tasty 😉
Why am I not in this loop? Sigh. I don’t eat out often…
Exactly. Those buns happened a couple of times when pregnant. Honey, I need Bo Lo Bao, right now.
Now you have me in stitches!
I am drooling!!!!
Girl, you have to make these, even just once 😉
I don’t even know where to begin with this! Can I come visit and eat your leftovers!?
Um, sorry. There weren’t any leftovers. You’re welcome to come visit though if you can make it through several feet of snow… 😉
Brrrrrreeeeeeeaddddd! I have never heard of this before, but the name is pretty radical, and it looks darn tasty!
It IS darn tasty! Get to it! 🙂
Coconut bread – two things that should have been put together a long time ago. Here on the east coast, I haven’t found much in the way of islander type food. Yum, yum, yum…
Damn, this looks absolutely delish! Nice one 🙂
Wow, this looks amazing! Bread + Coconut + Custard Sauce = Oh my!
*Drool* I want to reach into the screen and lick off that custard sauce. *Slurp*
I am saving this one for when we try gluten again for sure! Sounds incredible!
Oh man, that looks incredibly delicious! Must give it a try.
Now, this is what I call: real indulgence dessert or a naughty breakfast food! 🙂 MMMMMMMM! A must make, darling! 🙂 xxx
Oh my, that does look indulgent! And incredibly delicious! I don’t know if I would be able to stop at just one serving! Great recipe, Somer! 🙂
Yum, I love bread and can’t stop at just one slice!! This looks very indulgent! I wouldn’t even need the custard sauce, lol! 🙂
looks very good… So after you eat this are you tell us you have to do another green smoothie challenge 🙂 Great recipe…
Oh man these look crazy good – hahaha the name cracks me up, I wasn’t too sure what I was walking into when I clicked on the post 🙂
I know, it’s a strange but delicious one!
I am heading for the kitchen right this minute – Somer, this looks amazing!!!! Yum!! 🙂
Haha! Love you Anne! Enjoy! xx
Love you right back 🙂 XXX
🙂 🙂 🙂
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I think it’s so awesome that you have a family cookbook! That’s such a great idea!
custard and bread just heavenly combo…yum yum