Go Back
–+ servings
bolo-bao-chinese-pineapple-buns-recipe

Bolo Bao Chinese Pineapple Buns Recipe

Delicious and fluffy Chinese pineapple buns, also known as Bolo Bao. These buns are a popular treat in Chinese bakeries.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 12 buns
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 300 g Bread flour
  • 50 g Sugar
  • 5 g Salt
  • 6 g Instant yeast
  • 180 ml Warm milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 30 g Unsalted butter softened

Topping

  • 100 g Cake flour
  • 60 g Sugar
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 30 g Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon Milk

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. Add warm milk and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add softened butter and continue kneading until fully incorporated.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the topping. In a separate bowl, mix cake flour, sugar, egg yolk, softened butter, and milk until a smooth dough forms.
  6. After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Divide the topping dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion and place it on top of each bun, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Let the buns rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Enjoy your Bolo Bao!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bolo Bao, Chinese Dessert, Pineapple Buns
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!