Lolo Bun Recipe (Fijian Coconut Bun)

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm milk or water
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk or coconut cream
• 1/3 cup sugar, for the coconut sauce

Steps

1. Combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add the warm milk or water, melted butter, and egg, then mix into a soft dough.
3. Knead until smooth, cover, and let rise until doubled.
4. Divide the dough into buns and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
5. Mix the coconut milk with sugar and pour it around the buns.
6. Let the buns rest while the oven heats.
7. Bake until puffed, golden, and cooked through.
8. Cool briefly so the coconut sauce settles before serving.

Nutrition

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Tips And Substitutions

Helpful tips

• Let the dough rise until puffy so the buns stay soft after baking.
• Use thick coconut milk or coconut cream for a richer lolo flavor.
• Cool the buns briefly before serving so the coconut filling settles.

Substitutions and variations

• Use canned coconut cream when fresh coconut milk is not available.
• Add a little vanilla to the coconut filling for a softer bakery-style flavor.
• Serve warm with tea, koko, or alongside other island sweets.