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Coconut Cream Buns

Coconut Cream Buns

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 buns 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and fluffy coconut cream buns filled with a rich coconut cream mixture and topped with sweet shredded coconut. These bakery-style buns are warm, comforting, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or tea time.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 beaten egg for egg wash

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking tray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add flour, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Mix coconut cream, shredded coconut, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  6. Divide dough into equal portions, flatten slightly, add filling, seal, and shape into buns.
  7. Place buns on prepared tray and let rise again for 20 minutes.
  8. Brush buns with egg wash.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use warm milk, not hot milk, for proper yeast activation.
  • Do not overfill the buns to avoid leaking during baking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for softness.
  • Serve slightly warm for the best creamy texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg

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