Pineapple Buns (Bolo Bao)
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Pineapple Buns (Bolo Bao)

Est. Time: 15-20 min  •  1 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A delicious and authentic desserts and sweet soups recipe for Pineapple Buns (Bolo Bao), prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.

Ingredients

  • • 60 g butter
  • • 2 teaspoons whole milk
  • • 1 egg yolk
  • • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • • 140 g sugar
  • • 150 g plain flour
  • • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • • Pinch of salt
  • • 180 g whole milk
  • • 70 g sugar
  • • 7 g active dry yeast
  • • 160 g double cream
  • • 1 large egg
  • • 300 g bread flour
  • • 225 g plain flour
  • • 5 g salt
  • • 50 g butter (, softened)
  • • 2 egg yolks
  • • 2 teaspoons whole milk
  • • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Preparation Steps

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Phase 1

Prepare fresh ingredients according to authentic Chinese wok technique and serve piping hot.