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Sweet Coconut Almond Frangipane Buns
These Sweet Coconut Almond Frangipane Buns are light and fluffy buns with a sweet filling of desiccated coconut and almond intertwined throughout.
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 large egg
- 30 g granulated sugar
- 30 g unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
Dough:
- ½ batch Hamburger Bun Dough
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoon flaked almonds
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
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
110mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.