Deliciously soft and sweet, Fijian Lolo Buns are a treat any time of the day. These coconut bread rolls are traditionally served for breakfast in Fiji and utilise one of Fiji’s basic staples, the coconut.
“Lolo” (coconut milk) is poured over the buns and then baked, (or can be steamed as well) until golden brown. Traditionally you would prepare your own coconut milk, but in this recipe, I have used tinned coconut milk instead.
Fijian Lolo Buns
Makes approx. 15 buns
Time: 2 hours to rise, 10 mins to prep, 35 mins to bake
Ingredients
4 cups plain flour
3 tsp dry yeast
½ cup caster sugar
Pinch salt
50g melted butter
1 egg
1 ½ cups milk
2 cups coconut milk
Method
Warm the milk and then stir the yeast into the milk and allow to activate until frothy.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, half of the sugar ( 1/4 cup), melted butter, salt and egg.
Add the activated yeast and milk mixture and fold to form the dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface until elastic and smooth.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm area to rise for 2 hours or when doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and coconut milk over a very low heat until sugar dissolves.
Once the dough has risen, divide the dough into equal sized balls and place on a greased baking dish, making sure the buns are closely placed next to one another.
Gently pour the sweet coconut milk over the buns and bake for 30-35 minutes and golden on top.
Allow to cool slightly and serve warm. Best eaten on the same day made.
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Delicious! I love anything containing coconut!
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Mmmm, so do I. Thanks M. 😊
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They look really yummy, Lorelle!
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Thanks Amanda. They sure are. 😋
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Yum. These look so soft and luscious.
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And the smell that fills the house is just the best 👍🏼😊
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these look amazing!!
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Thanks Pam. 😊
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Coconut is my doom, it sounds delicious Lorelle!!!
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I love it too. Thanks Paulo. Have a great week 😊
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Sound tasty! I like a sweet bun.
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Same here. Thanks Rachael. Enjoy your week ahead. 😊
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You had me at the mention of coconut milk. They must smell amazing fresh out of the oven.
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They sure do. I wish I could capture that smell and bottle it! 😆
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These look lovely and Jo would love them but I’m not a fan of coconut at all so would have to pass. Think I’m the only person in the world who hates it, everyone else would love them.
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Oh nooo… really. You’re right Jonno. Not many people dislike coconut. 😲
You will just have to make them for Jo then 😉😝
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Sigh! Oh dear, I’m trying to avoid bread, so this post just isn’t fair. I could almost smell them. These remind me of some Cini-bons we stumbled across in The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Up there with the most decadent tasting food I’ve ever eaten, and I suspect this would be similar. I’m going to save this recipe for a special treat one day.
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Exactly right. A special treat is the way to go. I don’t t think I could eat them all the time. Maybe when your craving coconut and something sweet, try these Chris 😉
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oh they look absolutely delicious!! can’t wait to try them 🙂
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Thanks Nisha. 😊
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These buns look delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
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Very welcome. Enjoy 😊
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these sound delicious. what an amazing idea to pour the coconut milk over them before baking. i have made a bread recipe where you pour a carton of cream over then bake. makes them so moist… cheers sherry
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Thanks Sherry.
This was the first time I had baked a bread recipe with a liquid poured over the top. It’s a great idea for sure.
Have a great week 😊
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