Coffee Cookie Buns, Aka Mexican Coffee Buns, Rotiboy (Copycat)

Mexican Coffee Buns, also known as Rotiboy, originated in Malaysia and gained popularity in many Asian countries. They are famous for their crispy coffee-flavored topping and soft, buttery interior.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Coffee Cookie Buns, Aka Mexican Coffee Buns, Rotiboy (Copycat)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Asian, Mexican Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Instant yeast
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• 1 tablespoon Instant coffee powder
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add softened unsalted butter, egg, milk, and instant coffee powder to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.
7. In a small bowl, mix melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Brush the sugar mixture onto the dough balls.
8. In another small bowl, mix all-purpose flour and instant coffee powder. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the dough balls.
9. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let the coffee cookie buns cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 16g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.