Coconut Honey Buns

For the dough:

In a small bowl, mix together the warm water and the 1 teaspoon of sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast on top and set aside in a warm place for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar, salt and oil. Add the boiling water and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the beaten egg and the yeast mixture. Slowly stir in the flour until you get a soft dough. Remove from the bowl to a floured surface and begin kneading. Knead for 10 minutes or until the dough becomes soft and elastic.

Transfer dough to a greased bowl and cover with a tea towel. Place in a warm spot and let the dough rise until doubled, about 2 hours.

For the filling:

In a food processor or blender, add the coconut and sugar and blend until very fine. Remove to a bowl and mix in the melted butter and the egg yolks.

To fill and bake the buns:

Punch down the dough and then cut into 12 equal pieces. Using your hands, roll and stretch out each piece of the dough until each is a 5 x 3-inch oblong shape.

Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each piece of dough. Fold up the short ends of the dough and then fold in the long sides and pinch to seal. Set on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining buns and filling. Again, cover with a tea towel and let rise in a warm spot for 1 1/2 hours.

Preheat your oven to 350 F.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash. Brush the top of each bun with egg wash. Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes until nice and golden.

As soon as you take them out of the oven, mix together the honey and water in a small bowl and brush this over each bun.

Eat them warm or let them cool and eat them at room temperature.