Guyanese Coconut Buns

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Add the chilled butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet ingredients and add the flaked coconut. Gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each bun. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let the buns cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)