Pani Popo - Samoan Coconut Buns

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk offers a lower-calorie option while maintaining moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Combine 4.5 teaspoons of active dry yeast, 0.5 cup of sugar, and 2 cups of lukewarm water in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.

Add 2 lightly beaten eggs and 4 tablespoons of oil to the yeast mixture and whisk together.

Gradually add 6 cups of high grade flour to the mixture and mix until combined.

Knead the dough with clean hands for about 10 to 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Lightly oil a bowl and place the kneaded dough inside, cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise until doubled in size.

Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions for the buns.

Shape each portion into a ball and place them in a baking dish to rise again before baking.

Prepare the coconut sauce by mixing 1 can of coconut cream with an equal amount of water and 1 cup of sugar.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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