Name: Barbadian Coconut Turnovers
Yield: Makes 8 Turnovers
Cuisine: Barbadian
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon pink or sea salt; ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar; One ¼-ounce package (2¼ teaspoons [7 g]) active dry yeast; 3½ cups (440 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1½ teaspoons almond essence, or ¾ teaspoon almond extract; ½ cup (115 g) vegan margarine; 2 cups (200 g) finely grated fresh coconut (see Island Tip); Turbinado sugar; ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar; 1 cup (240 ml) warm nondairy milk (110°F to 115°F/43°C to 46°C); 2 teaspoons granulated sugar dissolved in ¼ cup (60 ml) water

Preparation info

Makes
8
Turnovers

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Caribbean Vegan

By Taymer Mason

Published 2021

About

You are in for a treat with these fluffy yeasted buns. They contain a sweet coconut filling and are baked with a crispy sugar topping. In Barbados, coconut turnovers are usually consumed on Sundays with a glass of juice or tea. This vegan adaptation tastes just like the real thing—no one would be able to tell the difference. Make them for brunch or for a summer picnic.