Coconut Cream Buns

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:50:24 GMT

Step 1

First to make the tangzhong, start by mixing the flour and milk together then on a low flame keep whisking the mixture for 3-5 minutes until it comes to a thick paste. Cover the mixture and let it cool down to a room temperature.

Step 2

In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the dough except for the butter. Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes then add the soft butter and knead for another 5 minutes. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with a damn cloth or a plastic wrapper. Place the bowl in a warmer place in the kitchen and let it rise for about 2 hours.

Step 3

When the dough has risen, put the dough on a clean working surface and divide the dough into 8 portions. Make each dough into a ball then let it cover with a damn towel.

Step 4

Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough ball into an oval shape. Roll the flatten dough from the long side to the other and make a long roll shape and pinch the edges to seal the dough.

Step 5

Put the roll on a silicone baking mat then cover it with a plastic wrap and let them rise for 40 minutes.

Step 6

When the bread has risen then beat an egg and brush it on top of the rolls.

Step 7

Preheated oven to 350 °F

Step 8

Place buns in the oven and bake them for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Step 9

Let the buns come to room temperature.

Step 10

On a tray place the desiccated coconut. Warm the honey, and brush in on top of the buns and place the glazed part of the bun on the coconuts and press well to coat the bun well with coconut.

Step 11

To make the cream filling, add the room temperature unsalted butter in a bowl and whisk it until it becomes smooth, then add the powder sugar, vanilla extract and the heavy cream, and whisk until the mixture comes to a smooth and silky texture. Place the filling in a piping bag until ready to use.

Step 12

Using a serrated knife cut the bun in the middle lengthway then fill in the cream inside and with your desired piping tip add any design you like on top.

Step 13

These buns are best enjoyed fresh but they can stay up to 2 days in a refrigerator.

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