Guyanese Coconut Buns

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 4 oz unsalted butter
• 1/2 lemon peel
• 2 1/2 cups freshly grated coconut (can also be found in freezer aisle)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 tsp mixed essence or 1 tsp vanilla + 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift flour, baking powder, and spices. Rub butter...: Sift flour, baking powder, and spices. Rub butter into flour mixture.

2. 2

   Add lemon peel, coconut, sugar to the mixture....: Add lemon peel, coconut, sugar to the mixture. Combine well.

3. 3

   Add essence to milk. Pour milk into the...: Add essence to milk. Pour milk into the mixture and mix to form a sticky dough. Add in raisins.

4. 4

   Drop by spoonful onto baking sheet. Bake at...: Drop by spoonful onto baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.