What Is A Pineapple Bun? The Story Behind Hong Kong’s Sweetest Pastry
Despite the name, the classic Hong Kong pineapple bun (bolo bao) contains no pineapple at all. Its name comes from the golden, crackly crust that resembles the fruit’s rough exterior. Beneath that sugary shell lies a warm, fluffy bun — sweet, buttery, and irresistibly soft. Born in Hong Kong’s post-war era, the pineapple bun became …
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