Vegan Coconut FLaxseed Buns
These are by far the best vegan or eggless buns - light, soft and fluffy! And it only takes 10 mins of prep time.
1. For best results, weigh the ingredients with a digital scale.
2. Preheat the oven at 350F or 180C.
3. In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients until well combined. It's important to grind the golden flaxseeds until a finer texture as this will make the buns lighter. It's also important to grind the whole psyllium husks until half its original volume (not more or less) then weigh it. This will ensure that it will absorb the water more effectively and this is the best for baking (see baking tutorial videos). If you are using pre-ground psyllium powder, you only need a small amount around 1 to 2 tsp as it is very concentrated. Start with 1 tsp and add gradually just until you are able to shape it. If you add too much, the buns will not be able to rise, and they will be wet, heavy and dense.
4. Add all the wet ingredients and mix until a dough is formed.
5. Knead the dough for about 30 to 60 seconds. This helps to incorporate all the ingredients and create air pockets so the buns will be lighter and airier. If the dough is too hot for you to handle, just wear gloves.
6. Divide the dough into 7 portions of 60 g each by weighing them so that they are of similar size. If you wish, you can also make them bigger from 70 to 90 g as shown in the video. If you to wish to make them even bigger for burger buns, I think you can make them into 100 to 120 g each. Of course, if the buns are bigger, you will get less servings. You can also choose to add some chopped roasted nuts or unsweetened dried cranberries as shown in the video. Shape the dough into a bun and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. It helps to wet your hands for easier handling.
7. Brush the top with water so that the seeds are able to stick to the dough. Top with any seeds of your choice and press down gently.
8. Bake for about 30 to 40 mins. The buns are done when they feel light to the touch.
9. The buns can be stored at room temperature for a few days. They can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks and frozen for months.
10. They can be reheated by steaming or toasting in the oven.
[Total servings = 7]
NUTRITION INFO PER SERVING
Total carb = 5.5 g
Dietary fiber = 5.0 g
Net Carb = 0.5 g
Calories = 86
Total Fat = 7.1 g
Protein = 2.2 g
This nutrition information is just a guide. Feel free to use your own macro calculation app for accuracy.
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