Hong Kong–Style Coconut Cocktail Buns
Hong Kong–Style Coconut Cocktail Buns are pillowy, lightly sweet rolls with a tender crumb and a rich coconut-milk powder filling that melts into each bite. A shiny egg wash and a sprinkle of sesame seeds add gentle crunch and aroma, making them a lovely treat for afternoon tea or a festive brunch spread.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hong Kong–Style Coconut Cocktail Buns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the milk and 1/3 cup sugar in a small saucepan; stir until the sugar dissolves. Add 1/4 cup butter; gently warm the mixture until the butter melts and the mixture is warm but not hot — no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C).
- 2
Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour and the yeast together until evenly mixed; stir in the milk mixture. Beat 1 egg in a small bowl; stir it into the flour mixture until a sticky, wet dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface; knead for about 10 minutes, gradually working in 1 cup more flour, or as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 3
Shape the dough into a round ball, place it in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Beat 1/2 cup sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup butter in a bowl until light and fluffy; stir in the coconut, milk powder, and the remaining 1/2 cup flour until smooth and combined. Set the filling aside. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 5
Punch down the dough on a floured surface; cut it into 2 equal portions. Cut each portion into 8 equal pieces (16 pieces total). Shape each piece into an oblong; flatten with a floured rolling pin. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of 1 flattened piece. Pull the edges together and pinch to seal the filling inside; place the bun seam-side down on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining filling and dough pieces. Cover the buns with a cloth; let them rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 7
Beat the remaining 1 egg in a bowl; brush it over each bun for a glossy finish. Sprinkle each bun with sesame seeds.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool before serving.
- Calories 95.49 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 2.24 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 11.51 g 4%
- Total Fat 4.46 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 3.24 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.07 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 12.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.09 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 51.44 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 9.15 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Hong Kong Style Coconut Cocktail Buns is made with 9 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Coconut. Each serving provides about 95.49 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hong Kong–Style Coconut Cocktail Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Coconut, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hong Kong–Style Coconut Cocktail Buns?
- About 1 hr in total: 45 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 95.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hong Kong–Style Coconut Cocktail Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Hong Kong–Style Coconut Cocktail Buns healthy?
- Hong Kong–Style Coconut Cocktail Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 95.49 calories and 2.24 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.24 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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