pineapple buns

here i'm going to show you how to make a pineapple buns! this is NOT the same as the bolo bao! we will use a pineapple jam as the filling. so if you want to learn, please keep reading! :)

ingredients:

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

directions:

1. combine flour, sugar and salt into a bowl
2. add the instant dry yeast. mix
3. then add the hot water, eggs and vegetable oil. combine
4. then start kneading your dough. you can use a stand mixer if you prefer
5. let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size
6. after the dough has risen. divide the dough into equal pieces.
7. flatten the dough using a rolling pin
8. scoop a tablespoon of pineapple jam into the middle of the flattened dough
9. then seal tightly (do the same to the remaining dough)
10. line a parchment paper into a baking dish
11. move the bread into the baking dish
12. brush the top of the bread with egg wash
13. and bake the bread to 350F for 10 to 20 minutes
14. and enjoy!

p.s you can sprinkle the top with powdered sugar! it wont make any difference but it looks pretty! :P

love you bunches,

sai