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Hard 1 hr 20 min~390 kcal 2/10
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Pineapple Bun
A soft Hong Kong milk bun topped with a sweet cookie crust that cracks into a pineapple-like pattern, though it contains no pineapple.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 28 min📖 1 min readServes 8~330 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 18 min cook 90 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 28 min- Prep40 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 30 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 360 gr Flour
- 170 ml Milk
- 1 adet Egg
- 6 gr Dry yeast
- 55 gr Granulated sugar
- 45 gr Butter
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
For the coating
- 110 gr Flour
- 70 gr Powdered sugar
- 55 gr Butter
- 1 adet Egg yolk
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Baking powder
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the milk, yeast, and half of the sugar and let it foam for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Knead a soft dough with the flour, egg, yeasted milk, remaining sugar, butter, and salt.
- 3
Let the dough rise for 70 minutes, until doubled.
1 hr 10 min70:00 - 4
For the topping, bring the flour, powdered sugar, butter, egg yolk, and baking powder together like cookie dough.
- 5
Divide the risen dough into 8 balls and rest them on the tray for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 6
Roll the topping dough into thin discs, place them over the buns, and mark square lines with a knife.
- 7
Bake the buns at 180°C for 18 minutes, until the tops crack and brown.
18 min18:00 - 8
Cool the buns on a wire rack for 10 minutes and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Despite the name, the classic dough contains no pineapple; score shallow squares with a knife so the top cracks into the striped pattern.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with a thin pat of butter in the center if desired, alongside milk tea or plain Turkish tea.
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- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
7
g protein
54
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 65%Fat 27%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pineapple Bun make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Pineapple Bun take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 90 minutes of passive resting; 148 minutes in total.Is Pineapple Bun difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Pineapple Bun have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 54g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Pineapple Bun contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pineapple Bun belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Pineapple Bun need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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