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How to Make Pineapple Buns with Pork Filling: A Simple Guide

Pineapple buns with pork floss, a beloved snack in Asian bakeries, are soft, fluffy, and savory. Here’s an easy recipe to recreate them at home.

Ingredients: For the bun dough, you’ll need 300g all-purpose flour, 30g sugar, 2g salt, 3g instant yeast, 1 egg, 120ml milk, and 30g butter. For the topping, mix 50g sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 30g melted butter. For the filling, use store-bought pork floss or make your own by stir-frying seasoned pork mince until dry.

Steps:

1. Make the dough: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add egg and milk, knead into a smooth dough. Incorporate softened butter and knead until elastic. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.

2. Shape the buns: Punch down the dough, divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, cover, and rest for 10 minutes. Flatten each ball, wrap a spoonful of pork floss inside, and seal tightly.

3. Prepare the topping: Mix sugar, egg yolk, and butter. Spread a thin layer over each bun.

4. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.

Serve warm for the best texture—these buns are perfect with afternoon tea or as a quick snack! Enjoy your homemade treat!