Nigerian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Nigerian Coconut Buns
35 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian
A popular Nigerian snack shop favorite, adapted into an easy baked version.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Let’s make it
- Mix flour, coconut, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, egg, and oil to make a thick batter.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a greased tray or into a lightly oiled pan.
- Bake at 190 C/375 F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Make mini buns for small hands.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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