How to make Coconut Turnovers |Barbados| coconut cinnamon rolls

unsweetened shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: sweetened shredded coconut

Unsweetened coconut flakes reduce sugar content while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Mix the plain flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl.

Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add milk and a little water, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

In a separate bowl, combine fresh grated coconut, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

Spoon the coconut mixture onto one half of each dough circle.

Fold the other half over and press edges to seal.

Place turnovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.

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