COCONUT BUNS

Coconut Buns image

Provided by caramelights

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups bread flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup lukewarm coconut milk
2/3 cup lukewarm water
1/4 cup honey (dissolve in the lukewarm water)
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted (more for brushing)
1 tablespoon kosher salt or 1 tablespoon table salt, for sprinkle
1 egg, plus
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

In a big bowl, mix all dry ingredients (flours, salt, yeast) . Make a little well in the middle and pour the coconut milk and honey water. Mix with spatula until it forms a dough.
Add melted butter and knead for about 10-15 minutes by hand until it become soft and elastic.
Put it in a bowl, cover it with damp towel or plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm place for an hour.
Divide the dough into 24 pieces of small ball. Put it on the baking sheets and let it sit one more time for 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 200ºC.
Brush with the eggwash and sprinkle with bit of salt. Bake for 20 - 25 mins or until golden brown on the top of the buns.
Brush again with melted butter right after it came out of the oven to get a lasting shine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 455.8, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 2.4