Bolo bao: pineapple in the name and pattern

Useful to know

Pineapple buns, or bolo bao, take their name from a cracked topping that resembles the surface of a pineapple. In the King Arthur Baking recipe examined here, a milk-bread base receives a separate sweet topping; the name does not imply pineapple flavour. [1]

This is a useful example of why a title cannot replace an ingredient list. The topping and bun are prepared separately, while the custard in this version is added later. The three components provide different qualities: crunch, softness and filling.