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Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and form into a large roll. Cut out 8 equal parts (note: I make 12 smaller ones) and place these balls into double paper muffin cases.
Allow 30 minutes to chill the mixture. The chilling period will make it easier to roll the balls and it will also allow time for the flavors set and develop. To make strips out of the topping, you can either put it in a piping bag and pipe them on top of the buns or if your mixture turns out to be stiffer, roll small portionsinto strips against a floured surface. Add the dates and pecans to a food processor, and add a pinch of salt which helps offset the sweetness of the dates. I use raw pecans, but toasted ones are fine too. And I prefer medjool dates since they are large and soft (and pretty accessible). But other varieties work as well.To make this recipe successfully I recommend having everything measured out and ready before you start working: Know what bowls you’re going to use, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside, and prep the coconut ahead of time. Dried fruit: Although there’s already dates in the energy balls, you can also add raisins, apricots, coconut or cranberries. I would recommend chopping them up finely or blending in the food processor. And if you are adding more dried fruit, it helps to balance out the sweetness with something salty or bland like more nuts, oat, almond meal or unsweetened protein powder. Divide the roll into 9 equal sections. To do this, first, divide the roll into 3 sections. And then divide each section into 3 additional sections. Allsorts Liquorice Favourites - A random mix of Coconut Rolls and Liquorice Cuttings - Allsorts Factory Misshapes x Weigh Out Bag If the mixture is too wet and gooey, then add oats, almond meal or protein powder. It helps to throw those dry ingredients in the food processor to help the mixture set well.
Scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and use your hands to roll it into a ball. If you have time you can let them set in the fridge for 5 minutes. Depending on the diet you follow, you may find similar recipes for coconut flour rolls which are often keto, or for coconut date rolls, made with Medjool dates and a hit among vegans. Fortunately this time, I won't have to close my eyes to remember the marvelous aroma of this favorite treat of mine. I can experience it in my own kitchen!In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk (105-115F), 1 tbsp of the sugar, and the active dry yeast. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes, or until foamy. Mix in the tangzhong, the powdered milk, egg, melted butter, the remaining sugar and the salt. Use a wooden spoon to stir everything together. Add the flour and stir well until a soft, shaggy dough is formed. If the dough is still too wet, sprinkle a little amount of flour, just until the dough comes together. You can, Michelle. I haven’t tried it myself, but I’m sure that would be possible. Let me know of you tried it! I would suggest using GF self-raising flour instead of the regular version. Haven’t tried it myself, but my guess is this would work. Let me know, Shea! Freshly grated coconut - this is coconut in fine grated form. If frozen, let it thaw first before using. Place some plastic wrap over the pan and keep at room temperature for 2-3 days. When you are ready to eat, you can pop one in the microwave for 15 seconds to warm slightly.