How to Make Guyanese Coconut Buns - A Step-by-Step Guide

Guyanese Coconut Buns are a delightful and flavorful treat that has been enjoyed for generations in the South American country of Guyana. These sweet, moist buns are often served as a snack or dessert, and they are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. With their combination of rich coconut flavor and fragrant spices, these buns are sure to become a favorite in your household.

One of the things that makes Guyanese Coconut Buns so unique is their use of freshly grated cocon...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¾ cup flaked coconut

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter, and cut in using a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the wet ingredients. Add coconut, and mix just enough to blend. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    167 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 133mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 43mg