Sweet Coconut Cream Filled Buns

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INGREDIENTS

For the Coconut Filling

• 2 3/4 cups coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons melted margarine (or butter)
• 2 large egg yolks
  

For the Dough

• 1/3 cup very warm water
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 large egg, fork-beaten
• 2 1/4 cups white bread flour
  

For the Egg Wash

• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
  

For the Honey Wash

• 2 tablespoons liquid honey
• 2 tablespoons water
  

DIRECTIONS

Preheat Oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit

For the Coconut Filling 

1. Process coconut and sugar in blender or food processor until very fine. Pour into a small bowl.

2. Stir in margarine and egg yolk until paste-like consistency. 

For the Dough

1. Stir warm water and first amount of sugar in small dish until sugar is dissolved. 

2. Sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand for 10 minutes. 

3. Stir to dissolve yeast.

4. In a second bowl, stir second amount of sugar, salt and cooking oil. 

5. Add warm water. 

6. Stir until sugar is dissolved. 

7. Stir in the egg and yeast mixture. 

8. Slowly work in enough flour until soft dough forms. 

9. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. 

10. Place dough in large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. 

11. Cover with greased waxed paper and tea towel. Let stand in oven with light on and door closed for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until doubled in bulk. 

12. Punch dough down. Cover. Let rest for 5 minutes. 

13. Shape into 2, 12 inch (30 cm) logs. 10 Divide dough into 12 portions. Press and stretch each portion into 5 X 3 inch (12.5 X 7.5 cm) oblong shape. 

14. Place rounded 1 1/2 tablespoon (25 ml) filling lengthwise along centre of each piece. 

15. Bring long sides up and over filling, pinching all edges together to seal. 

16. Place, seam-side down, on greased baking sheet covered with parchment paper.  

17. Cover with a damp towel. 

18. Let stand in oven with light on and door closed for about 1 hour until doubled in size. 

For the Egg Wash

1. Beat egg and water together with fork in small cup. 

2. Brush over buns. 

3. Bake in 350 degree Fahrenheit (175 degree Celsius) oven for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. 

For the Honey Wash

1. Combine honey and hot water in separate small cup. 

2. Brush over warm buns. Serve warm. Makes 12 buns.