Description
Soft, fluffy Samoan coconut buns baked in a sweet, creamy coconut sauce. A beloved Polynesian treat perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Butter, melted
- 2 cans (13.5 oz each) Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Stir in melted butter, salt, and flour gradually. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Assemble the Dish: Punch down dough, divide into 12 rolls, and arrange in baking dish.
- Cook to Perfection: Mix coconut milk and brown sugar, pour over rolls until half-submerged.
- Finishing Touches: Brush tops with extra coconut milk for shine.
- Serve and Enjoy: Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Serve warm with sauce.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor.
- Let the dough rise fully for soft, fluffy buns.
- Add shredded coconut or pineapple for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg