Coconut Stickybuns.



These lovelies are " The " most divine pastries I have ever made.

They taste very delicious and they are ...HEALTHY.

Yes, I said it. Healthy.

I'm PRETTY sure you are drooling right now, so here is the recipe.

2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast

2 tbsp. lukewarm water

1/2 c. lukewarm fat free milk

1 egg

2 tsp.unsalted butter,melted

2 1/4 c. flour

3 tbsp. granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 c. semi-sweet coconut flakes

4 tsp. fat free milk

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract 

3 tbsp. semi- sweet coconut flakes

1. In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast over the 2 tbsp. of water, and let stand

for 10 min. until foamy. ( when its foamy it should look like curdled milk)

2. In a small bowl  combine the 1/2 cup of lukewarm milk, with the egg, and butter.

In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. With the machine running,

add the yeast mixture, and the milk mixture until the dough forms a ball.  Knead the dough 

by pulsing it 30 times in the food processor.

3. Spray a large bowl with nonstick cooking spray; place the dough in the bowl.

Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let the dough

rise in a warm place. About 30-45 min.

4.  Spray an 8" cake pan with non-stick spray. Punch down the dough , and

lightly sprinkle a work surface with flour. Turn out the dough and knead in the 1/3 cup of coconut.

and divide the dough into 8 even pieces. Roll out each piece of

dough into an 8' rope and coil into buns. Place the buns

in the pan , and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let sit

for another 30-45 min.

5.  Preheat the oven to 375 F.  Brush the tops of the bun with milk

(so they'll brown), and bake for 20-25 min.

6. Meanwhile in a  small bowl , combine the powdered sugar,vanilla,and 3 tbsp.

of coconut. Add 3 tsp. of warm water. Mix well.

Spread the glaze over the buns as soon as they come out of the

oven.

Enjoy!

Love, Lenisha

Nutrition facts:  204 calories, 2 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 2 g dietary fiber,

40 mg protein, 42 g total carbohydrates.