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Senorita bread recipe

Senorita Bread Recipe

Senorita bread is a delightful Filipino pastry filled with a sweet and buttery coconut filling. Learn how to make this soft and fluffy bread for a delicious breakfast or snack.
5 from 170 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 394 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon or stand mixer with a dough hook attachment
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Instant yeast
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Warm milk
  • 2 cups Shredded coconut
  • 1 cup Condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons Butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the softened butter and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until the butter is well incorporated and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add the warm milk to the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Continue mixing until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  • While the dough is rising, prepare the coconut filling. In a separate bowl, combine the shredded coconut, condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and divide it into 12 equal portions.
  • Take one portion of the dough and flatten it with your hands. Place about 2 tablespoons of the coconut filling in the center of the dough.
  • Gently fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pinching them together to seal. Roll the filled dough into a smooth ball and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining dough portions and coconut filling.
  • Cover the filled dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake the senorita bread for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
  • Remove the senorita bread from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Soft and elastic dough — Kneading the dough for an adequate amount of time is crucial to develop gluten and achieve a soft and elastic texture. Don't rush this step.
  • Evenly filled bread — When filling the dough, make sure to distribute the coconut filling evenly to ensure each piece of senorita bread has a delicious filling in every bite.
  • Proper rising time — Allow the dough to rise until it doubles in size. This ensures a light and fluffy texture in the final product.
  • Golden brown crust — Keep an eye on the senorita bread while baking to achieve a beautiful golden brown crust. Adjust the baking time if needed to prevent over-browning.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Senorita Bread Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
394
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
45
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
292
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
210
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
30
g
33
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
327
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
90
mg
9
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Coconut filled bread, Filipino pastry, Senorita bread recipe
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