Kaya Puff
120
minPreparation
25
minCook
Hard
Difficulty
9
Steps
7
Ingredients
These flaky, fragrant and sweet puffs filled with coconut jam are a nostalgic treat. Here’s how to make your own!
Let's start cooking!
Step 1 - Preheat oven and make water-based dough
Preheat oven to 170°C.
In a pot on low heat, combine 2 Tbsp sugar, 100 ml water and margarine for 3 to 4 minutes until sugar dissolves and margarine melted.
In a mixing bowl, mix 225 g sifted plain flour with margarine mixture until well combined and forms a dough.
Wrap bowl in plastic wrap and set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
Step 2 - Make oil-based dough
In a separate mixing bowl, add 225 g sifted plain flour.
Rub in and break apart shortening in the flour, until well combined and forms a dough.
Wrap bowl in plastic wrap and set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
Step 3 - Divide doughs
- After resting both doughs, divide each of them into an equal balls (about 28 g each).
Step 4 - Roll out dough
With a rolling pin, flatten water-based dough balls.
Place 1 oil-based dough ball on water-based dough and roll it out again.
Step 5 - Repeat rolling process
With the edge nearest to you, gently roll it away from you like a swiss roll.
Flatten again with the rolling pin and roll it away from you again.
Repeat rolling and flattening 3 to 4 times per dough.
Let it rest for 5 minutes once done. Repeat until all dough is used up.
Step 6 - Roll out dough into oblong shape
- After resting for 5 minutes, roll each dough out flat into an oblong shape.
Step 7 - Fill each dough with kaya
- Place 1 Tbsp kaya in the middle of the rolled out pastry and fold in half to create a semi circle.
Step 8 - Pleat edges of filled pastry
Starting with one corner, gently roll in the corner and seal it by pressing down.
Repeat until sides are completely pleated.
Step 9 - Brush with egg wash and bake
- On a baking tray lined with parchment paper, place pleated kaya puffs and gently brush beaten egg over the surface of each puff.
- Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.
Plate and serve!
Place kaya puffs onto serving plate and serve hot.