Experience the exotic taste of coconut with these dairy-free “milk” buns! By using coconut milk and coconut oil instead of traditional dairy, these buns boast a rich and delectable coconut flavor that’s hard to resist. However, if coconut is too overwhelming for you or if you don’t have dietary restrictions concerning dairy, feel free to substitute with regular milk.
Gelatinize the Filling: Enhance your buns by cooking a mixture of coconut milk and flour on the stove to create a roux. This process, known as gelatinization, causes the starches in the flour to swell, resulting in an incredibly soft and fluffy texture within the finished buns.
Tips for Perfect Buns: Achieving bakery-quality buns at home is easier than you think! Follow these tips:
- Ensure your coconut milk is warm but not hot to the touch, which can otherwise deactivate the yeast.
- Accurate measurements are crucial; consider using a food scale.
- The ambient temperature and humidity in your kitchen can affect the rising time of the dough. Cooler conditions might require longer rise times.
Creamy Coconut Filling Tips: The filling, a delightful concoction of coconut oil, sugar, dried coconut flakes, egg, vanilla extract, and flour, is both simple and irresistible. Here’s how to prepare it:
- Cream the coconut oil and sugar together until they are light and fluffy.
- Mix in the dried coconut, egg, and vanilla.
- Stir in some flour to thicken the filling. If you love a generous amount of filling in your buns, consider doubling the filling recipe.
Preparing the Filling:
- Always opt for coconut flakes for the best texture.
- Chill the filling for at least 30 minutes before using; this can be done while the dough rises to make the filling easier to handle during the shaping process.
Shaping Your Coconut Buns: Shaping these buns is straightforward and fun. Follow this method:
- Roll out a piece of dough into a 15×15 cm square.
- Cut 1 cm thick strips along the lower third of the square.
- Spread the creamy filling on the uncut portion of the dough.
- Roll the dough toward you, letting the strips fall naturally to create an appealing striped effect.
- Stretch the dough slightly and pinch the ends to seal.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to craft beautiful, fluffy coconut buns that are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat!
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