5 from 21 votes
Sweet Coconut Almond Frangipane Buns
Sweet Coconut Almond Frangipane Buns feature a soft dough filled with a creamy mixture of coconut flakes, almond flour, butter, and egg, enhanced by vanilla and coconut extracts. The dough is rolled with the filling, braided, and tied into knots before baking to a golden finish with almond flakes on top. These buns have a tender crumb with a sweet, nutty filling and a delicate coconut flavor, offering an appealing texture contrast between the soft bread and crunchy almonds.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
Filling:
- 80 g coconut flakes
- 20 g almond flour
- 1 egg large
- 30 g granulated sugar
- 30 g butter softened at room temperature, unsalted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
Dough:
- ½ batch hamburger bun dough
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoon almonds flaked
Instructions
Make the filling:
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Divide into 6 equal portions. Set aside.
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Make the dough:
- Make a half batch of Hamburger Bun Dough.
- Once the dough has risen, divide into 6 equal pieces.
Assemble:
- Take one piece of dough and roll it into an oval shape.
- Smear about 1 tablespoon of filling over the dough.
- Working from the long side, roll the dough up and seal the edges.
- Cut the dough in half, leaving top attached.
- Twist the two pieces away from each other and braid together into a long piece.
- Tie the dough into a knot.
- Place onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat with the remainder.
- Cover and leave to rise in a warm location until slightly puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
- Brush the top of the dough with egg wash or heavy cream and sprinkle additional almond flakes.
- Bake at 350°F/177°C for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden in colour.
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
110mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.