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Sri Lankan Jam Bun (Jam Banis)
A soft, sweet bakery bun coated in red jam and generously rolled in desiccated coconut.
- Prep
- 90 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 105 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- sri lankan
Ingredients
Scaled for 6 servings
- bread flour
- yeast
- sugar
- butter
- milk
- strawberry or mixed fruit jam
- desiccated coconut
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
Instructions
- 1
Make Dough
Knead a sweet, enriched bread dough. Proof until doubled.
- 2
Shape & Bake
Divide into small round buns. Proof again. Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until golden. Let them cool completely.
- 3
Coat with Jam
Warm the jam slightly to thin it out. Brush the entire outside of the cooled buns with the jam.
- 4
Coconut Coat
Roll the jam-coated buns immediately in desiccated coconut until fully covered.
Cooking Tips
- The buns must be completely cold before applying the jam, otherwise the jam will melt and run off.
- Use a bright red jam for the most authentic bakery look.
Variations
- Buttercream Jam Bun: Slice the bun in half and fill with a layer of buttercream and extra jam before coating the outside.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- A nostalgic bakery treat that pairs perfectly with strong, milky Ceylon tea.
Nutrition Estimate
260 calories · 6g protein · 44g carbs · 7g fat · 2g fiber per serving
