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Soft Pineapple Buns Recipe Easy Homemade Sweet Buttery Crust Tutorial

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Soft pineapple buns with a sweet, buttery crust that crackles gently, revealing a pillowy, tender inside. This easy homemade recipe delivers nostalgic comfort with a soft, fluffy interior and a crisp, buttery topping.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (one packet)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warm (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for crust)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (for crust)
  • 1 egg yolk (for brushing crust)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for dough)
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons milk powder (for dough)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk (110°F/43°C) with 1 tablespoon sugar and instant yeast in a small bowl. Let sit 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, salt, and milk powder if using. Add softened butter, egg, vanilla extract if using, and activated yeast mixture. Mix until dough starts to come together.
  3. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes in mixer or 10-15 minutes by hand until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. Add flour if too sticky.
  4. Shape dough into a ball, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
  5. Prepare crust topping by combining flour, sugar, and baking powder in medium bowl. Cut in cold cubed butter with pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  6. Punch down risen dough and divide into 10 equal portions (~75g each). Roll each into smooth balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  7. Flatten about 2 tablespoons of crust mixture into 3-inch discs. Place each disc on dough balls and press lightly to adhere. Score topping with crisscross pattern.
  8. Cover buns loosely and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush crust topping with beaten egg yolk.
  10. Bake buns for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crust is crisp. Watch closely after 15 minutes to avoid over-browning.
  11. Remove from oven and transfer to cooling rack. Let cool slightly before serving.
  12. Optional: Brush buns with melted butter after baking for extra buttery top.

Notes

Keep butter cold for crust to achieve flaky texture. Score topping lightly to mimic pineapple pattern without cutting too deep. Avoid overbaking to keep crust tender. Dough can be kneaded by hand if no mixer is available. Dough can be refrigerated overnight after first rise. For vegan version, use plant-based milk and butter and replace egg wash with plant milk and maple syrup.

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