Pani Popo - Samoan Sweet Coconut Buns
Soft, fluffy Samoan coconut buns made simple.
Our Pani Popo Mix creates those golden, island-style buns drenched in warm sweet coconut sauce without the measuring.
Just mix, shape, pour & bake for a tray of buns everyone will fight over.
Key Features:
- 1kg family-size mix. Way bigger than standard dry baking mixes.
- Makes a big tray of soft, golden coconut buns
- Includes sweet coconut sauce mix
- No measuring needed. Just add a couple of household staples
- Simple island-style method. Just shape, pour & bake
- Bakes in under 1 hour
- Perfect for Pasifika families, gatherings & coconut lovers
- A beloved classic from Samoa now easy to bake anywhere
Suitable for Vegan & Vegetarians.
Just Add These:
Warm water - Coconut milk - Butter (vegetarians) or Neutral Oil (vegans)
(Exact amounts are printed on the pouch.)
Product Overview
- Makes 12 Pasifika Sized Buns or 16 Moderate Sized Buns
- Sweet coconut sauce bakes into and around the buns
- Best served warm from the oven
- Comfort-food favourite across Samoa & the pacific
How To Make It
Easy-to-follow baking instructions are included on your Pasifika Bakes pouch.
Just pour, mix, bake & share.
Bakes in under 1 hour.
How To Serve It
- Serve warm, drenched in sweet coconut sauce
- Top with toasted coconut flakes
- Perfect with tea, coffee, or dessert spreads
- Bake smaller buns for kids & parties
- Add a little butter when serving (optional)
How To Store It
Store unopened mix in a cool, dry place.
Once baked, keep buns in an airtight container for 2–3 days or freeze dough or baked buns for up to 2 months.
Ingredients
Wheat flour, sugar, coconut milk powder, yeast, baking powder, salt, vanilla powder.
Coconut sauce mix: sugar, coconut milk powder, cornstarch, salt.
Full ingredient list provided for food safety and allergen guidance.
Allergen Statement
Contains wheat (gluten).
May contain traces of soy, milk, nuts and sesame.
Nutritional Information
Approximate values when prepared as directed.
Per Pasifika Serving (110g): (12 per pouch)
371 kcal · 11.0 g fat · 8.0 g saturated · 57.0 g carbs · 17.0 g sugars · 7.0 g protein · 0.75 g salt
Per Moderate Serving (85g): (16 per pouch)
286 kcal · 8.5 g fat · 6.2 g saturated · 44.0 g carbs · 13.0 g sugars · 5.3 g protein · 0.58 g salt
Pani Popo FAQ's
What is Pani Popo? Soft, fluffy Samoan coconut buns baked in a sweet coconut sauce. A beloved classic across Samoa and Pasifika households.
Is this sweet? Lightly sweet, with a rich coconut cream flavour throughout the buns and sauce.
Is it easy to make? Yes! Just mix, shape, pour & bake. The full instructions are included on the pouch.
Is this only for Pasifika families? Not at all. Anyone who loves coconut, soft buns, and warm comfort baking will love Pani Popo.
How big is the mix? A generous 1kg mix that makes a full family tray of 12 Pasifika sized buns or 16 moderate sized buns.
Do the buns come out fluffy? Yes. The Pasifika Bakes mix contains particular ingredients for a reliable soft, fluffy rise every time.
Can I freeze them? Yes. You can freeze the dough or the baked buns for up to 2 months.