🇫🇯 Fijian Cuisine

Lolo Buns

Coconut Bread Rolls

Prep Time 120 min

Servings 12

Difficulty Medium

Calories 258 kcal

Soft, sweet bread rolls enriched with coconut cream. A Fijian bakery staple enjoyed at breakfast and afternoon tea.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet instant yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup coconut cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup warm water

Instructions

1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
2 Add coconut cream, softened butter, eggs, and warm water.
3 Knead for ten minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4 Cover and let rise in a warm place for one hour until doubled.
5 Punch down and divide into twelve equal portions, shaping into round buns.
6 Place on a greased baking tray, cover, and let rise for thirty minutes.
7 Bake at 180C for twenty minutes until golden brown on top.

Did You Know?

Lolo buns are sold at every Fijian bakery and are the most popular bread in Fiji, outselling sliced bread.