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Friday, June 08, 2012

Coconut Stuffed Buns (Sweet)

I always loved the milk buns which we used to get it in India with tutty fruity or raisins on top.This reminded me of those buns.Kids really enjoyed the filling inside;the filling was a surprise for them.I was really happy that they turned out so good puffed up and delicious.I gained the confidence only after succesfully trying out the Dilkush recipe,which I had posted earlier but these were more softer than those.Enjoy making these at home,you will surely love it.Next time,I would love to try the savory version of this :-)


Ingredients
all purpose flour 2 cups+ 1/2 cup
sugar 1/4 cup
active dry yeast 1 tbsp(3 tsp)
egg yolk 1(reserve egg white)
egg white for glaze
warm water 3tbsp
leuk warm milk 1/2 cup
butter 2 tbsp(1/4 cup melted)
oil 1/4 cup
salt to taste
sesame seeds to garnish

for filling
sweetened coconut flakes 1 1/2 cup
sugar 3tbsp
coconut milk /whole milk 2tbsp
milk powder 2tbsp
cardamom powder 1/2tsp
raisins 2tbsp


Method
-Melt the butter ,keep aside.Boil the milk ,keep aside.Beat the egg yolk lightly.
-Add the yeast in warm water and add a tbsp of sugar in it.Let it stand for 10 minutes till frothing appears.
-Sift the flour ,add salt ,sugar.Mix well.
-Add the yeast mixture and keep mixing.Add the milk when leuk warm to the flour.
-Add the melted butter.Add the egg yolk and remaining oil.
-Add the reserved half cup of flour if sticky.Knead with hands for 10 minutes to form a smooth dough.
-Cover the bowl and keep to rise for 1 hour or doubles in volume.
-After 1 hour,punch down the air and knead again.Divide the dough into 7 equal balls.
-Cover and leave again for 30-45minutes.
-In the mean time,prepare the filling by heating a non stick pan.Add the milk powder to a tbsp of warm water and add.Add all the filling ingredients,mix well and keep stirring till the water content dries up a bit and forms sticky mixture.Put off the flame and let it cool.
-After cooling,make 7 equal portions/balls of the filling.Keep aside.
-Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F and line a tray with cooking spray.


-Punch down the air again from each made ball and make a disc shape in your palm.Place the filling ball and seal it completely.Place the sealed side down on the baking tray.
-Brush the top with the reserved egg white and sprinkle a few sesame seeds.
-Repeat the same for all other 6 balls and place on the baking tray.
-Wait for 20 minutes,let it double in size again .
-Place it in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.(I got it ready at 21minutes)
-Cool on wire rack and serve with tea!!
PS:You can brush the top with melted butter to keep the crust soft & golden immediately after removing from oven.


NOTES
* You can add 1/3 cup of condensed milk instead of sugar,coconut milk and milk powder to make the filling.
* If you are using cardamom pods,use 4 of them and powder it along with little sugar.It powders easily.
* You can make a savory version with any veggie filling keeping the dough same.


Happy weekend to all :-)

Sending this to The Kerala Kitchen event at my space


47 comments:

Perspectivemedley said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh wow.. looks very delicious! and professionally made :)

Mahi said... Best Blogger Tips

Buns look delicious! :P

Shabbu said... Best Blogger Tips

yummy and perfect buns...
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What's cooking @ Kavita's kitchen? said... Best Blogger Tips

These buns look so good .. They have puffed perfectly and the coconut filling looks sinful!

Sangeetha M said... Best Blogger Tips

Very delicious n perfectly made sweet buns...looks too yummy!! Nice presentation n clicks dear!!

Familycook said... Best Blogger Tips

Love the idea of stuffing the bun with something sweet. Plus, coconut happens to be my favorite ingredient.

I am glad to be on your space:) I am following you now!

Sanika N said... Best Blogger Tips

Woww, yummy looking buns :)

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Amina Creations said... Best Blogger Tips

wow... buns look so soft and delicious... bookmarked..

Akila said... Best Blogger Tips

Buns have come out perfectly

jasna varcakovic said... Best Blogger Tips

Your buns look so perfect; love to try one!

hotpotcooking said... Best Blogger Tips

YUm buns. I love the coconut filled buns.

Gayathri NG said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow looks so perfect and yummy stuffing buns...

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Tempting!!! they look perfect.
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Kavitha said... Best Blogger Tips

wow....love the bun....looks very fluffy and perfect....going to try this :)

Manju @ Manjus Eating Delights said... Best Blogger Tips

Those buns have come out so well....beautiful!

Reshmi said... Best Blogger Tips

awesome recipe. I'm craving to make it now.. Cute looking buns. Bookmarked!!

turmericnspice said... Best Blogger Tips

Love the color texture shape and filling these r perfect

Prabha Mani said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow...what a glaze!!Looks wonderful dear!!Loving it :) Bookmarked.

Mélange said... Best Blogger Tips

Perfect buns Julie..They look so tempting with the color and texture..Yum!

Princy Vinoth said... Best Blogger Tips

wow lovely i have to try this )

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

lovely and perfect bun...

Shobha said... Best Blogger Tips

Nice perfectly baked buns..I have tasted these in my childhood..we had a famous Kerala bakery and my dad used to buy them from there..They added cherries instead of raisins and made them a bit flatter.

Priya Suresh said... Best Blogger Tips

Omg,those buns looks damn delicious,addictive and highly irresistible.

R.Punitha said... Best Blogger Tips

Hi Julie,

coconut buns are inviting me !!!

Neat presentation Julie:)

Keep on ..

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Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

coconut bun tempts me to have some...it is one of fav.bun...will try and let you know the outcome.
Happy Weekend Julie
Cheers,
Jemini,
mystylerecipes.blogspot.com

Kaveri Venkatesh said... Best Blogger Tips

What a lovely golden brown crust the bun have got...looks so professional..loved the sweet coconut filling

Anisha said... Best Blogger Tips

This looks so tempting... Love the golden color on the buns...baked to perfection.

Reshmi said... Best Blogger Tips

Julie, I too tried a stuffed bun, but a bit different, have posted.. yours look like the ones straight from the bakery.. great work.. :)

Recipe World said... Best Blogger Tips

hmm yummy snack..sounds awesome..will try this weekend. :)

Zareena said... Best Blogger Tips

An amazing and perfect tea time dish. These coconut buns look delicious.

What's Baking?? said... Best Blogger Tips

perfect buns..so plump and goldenly shiny!

Sensible Vegetarian said... Best Blogger Tips

Julie the bun looks so good, perfectly made.

Hema said... Best Blogger Tips

Superb, feel like having one now..

Chocolate & Chillies said... Best Blogger Tips

Gorgeous colour on the buns!!! Love the new look of your blog too!

Nalini's Kitchen said... Best Blogger Tips

Bun looks so cute and perfectly made,I too posted the same recipe with tutty frutty and coconut...

Rekha said... Best Blogger Tips

looks so perfect and sounds yummy:)
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radha said... Best Blogger Tips

The buns look as if made by a professional baker!

Kavitha said... Best Blogger Tips

Congrats Julie...

Please collect ur award
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Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips

So cute n yummy buns, looks so inviting.

Reshmi said... Best Blogger Tips

I'm following u.. I don't know how I missed following such a beautiful space.. Happy Blogging!!

Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Lover said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow, your buns look round and golden, so nice!

Priya Sreeram said... Best Blogger Tips

loved the bake ; looks well done !

cookingvarieties said... Best Blogger Tips

hi julie, i always love to eat coconut buns when i was a kid., but the filling is slightly different from yours.. love to try out your yummy recipe. have a nice day

Faseela said... Best Blogger Tips

Perfect bake Julie, Came out so well.

Asiya Omar said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow ! Looks great..

Roshni said... Best Blogger Tips

Perfect bun.... this kind of reminded me of Dil Khush

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

This is soooo perfect..my favourite at a local Chinese bakery..love the professional results..