1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Lightly grease 2 flat baking trays.
2. Sieve the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl.
3. Rub in the butter or margarine until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Add the sugar and coconut and mix well.
5. Mix to a fairly stiff consistency with the egg and milk. Drop dessertspoonfuls of the mixture, spaced apart on the prepared tins. Makes about 12.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer buns to wire tray to cool.
7. Brush the top with jam and dip in the extra coconut.

Coconut Buns