Coconut Sweet Buns (Chinese-Style)
Soft, fluffy buns filled with a sweet coconut and naturally sweet filling, perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup coconut milkfull-fat
- ●1/2 cup sugargranulated
- ●2 medium naturally sweet yamspeeled and mashed
- ●2 cups flourall-purpose
- ●2 teaspoons yeastactive dry
- ●2 large eggsbeaten
- ●1 tablespoon brazilian sesame seedsfor topping
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
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2. Add sugar, mashed yams, flour, and eggs to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
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3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
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5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
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7. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it slightly into a disk shape.
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8. Place a tablespoon of coconut milk in the center of each disk. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
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9. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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10. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
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11. Let the buns cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.