Gluten-Free Pandesal with Coconut Jam (Kaya)
A gluten-free version of the classic Filipino bread rolls, Pandesal, served with homemade coconut jam (Kaya).
Ingredients
- 3 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Tapioca Starch
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp Instant Yeast
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Warm Milk
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, tapioca starch, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- 2Add the warm milk, egg, and melted dairy-free butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes on a lightly floured surface. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 4Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten slightly. Coat in gluten-free breadcrumbs (optional).
- 5Bake at 175°C for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 6While the pandesal is baking, prepare the coconut jam. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 7Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
- 8Serve the warm gluten-free pandesal with coconut jam.
Substitutions
All-Purpose Flour → Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
Gluten-Free
Wheat Flour → Tapioca Starch
Gluten-Free
Dairy Milk → Almond/Coconut Milk
Dairy-Free
Dairy Butter → Dairy-Free Butter
Dairy-Free
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