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How to Make Pineapple Buns with Pork Filling: A Step-by-Step Guide

Pineapple buns with pork floss (肉松餐包) are a beloved snack, blending a soft, sweet bun with savory pork floss. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate them at home.

Ingredients:

For the dough: 300g bread flour, 30g sugar, 3g yeast, 1 egg, 120ml warm milk, 30g butter. For the topping: 50g sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp milk.

Steps:

1. Make the dough: Dissolve yeast in warm milk, mix with flour, sugar, and egg. Knead until smooth, then add butter and knead until elastic. Let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

2. Shape the buns: Punch down the dough, divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, place on a baking tray, and let rise for 30 minutes.

3. Prepare the topping: Mix sugar, egg yolk, and milk. Brush over the risen buns.

4. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.

5. Assemble: Once cooled, split the buns horizontally, spread butter (optional), and generously top with pork floss.

Tips: For extra flavor, add a dash of vanilla to the dough. Serve warm for the best texture. These buns are perfect as breakfast or a snack, loved by all ages!