Let's Begin!

Coconut Filling

• First, In a pan, combine desiccated coconut, brown sugar, coconut milk, water, butter, and vanilla extract. Over low heat, bring to a simmer. Cook until liquid is mostly absorbed.
• Next, Add flour dissolved in 1/4 cup of milk. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, until thick and sticky.
• Remove filling from heat and allow to slightly cool.

Dough

• In a large bowl, sift together the flour and sugar. Next, add the instant dry yeast, and mix.
• Slowly add the lukewarm milk, butter, and salt. Then mix until it sticks together and forms a dough.
• Transfer the dough to a flat surface lightly dusted with flour and knead for 5 minutes. As you continue kneading, the dough should be less and less tacky and easier to handle.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Then leave it to rise for 30 minutes to an hour. until it has doubled its size.

Let's Assemble!

• Gently deflate the dough and transfer it to a flat surface. Roll it into a log and cut it in half. Roll each half again and cut it into two. Divide each log into 6 equal parts for a total of 24 pieces.
• Flatten each dough into circular shapes, then add about 1 tablespoon of coconut filling in the center, and then pinch the corners together to fully enclose the filling.
• Arrange the filled dough, pinched side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at about 1 inch apart.
• Using a fork, poke small holes in the center of each filled dough. Then, cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for another 20-30 minutes.

Let's bake and serve!

• Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and then brush with egg wash. Return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve warm, and enjoy with family and friends!