Pineapple Buns (Bolo Bao)

These pineapple buns are light, soft, and airy. They are a Hong Kong bakery tradition. Oddly enough, pineapple buns do not contain any pineapple! They get their name because of the sweet crust on top of the bun. Traditionally, the buns are topped with a thicker, almost cookie crust made that, when the buns cook, cracks and begins to look a bit like a pineapple. These bolo buns are a little

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