Pineapple Buns (Bolo Bao) I love how this pineapple buns recipe gives me light pillowy bread with a buttery cookie crust that cracks into a golden pattern. This classic Hong Kong bakery snack uses pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar to create the crunchiest topping over the softest dough.

Bolo bao aka Pineapple buns.

These have coarse red bean paste in them.

Appa: Hey, 菠蘿包！(‘Pineapple’ Bun) 😋

Appa: Think I'll share it with my buddy, Shou.

Oh Shou! How 'bout having tea with me? I've got a ‘Pineapple’ bun to share!

Shou: Hey! Where's the pineapple⁈ There's no pineapple in this bun at all! I feel cheated!

Appa: Um…菠蘿包 don't actually have pineapple in them. They are called ‘Pineapple’ Buns because the flaky crust on them is suppose to resemble the skin of said fruit. Didn't you know?

Shou: … …

Joke's on you, Shou! Heh! (≧▽≦)