Where does Hong Kong’s pineapple bun come from? Japan, Mexico or a creative baker’s mind?
Pineapple buns are named for the pattern of their golden-brown crust. Do we owe them to Japanese occupation or Chinese ...
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Where does Hong Kong’s pineapple bun come from? Japan, Mexico or a creative baker’s mind?
The pineapple bun – bo lo bao, or bo lo yau when sliced open and stuffed with a slab of butter – is a popular Hong Kong pastry found in many bakeries and convenience stores in the city ...