Pineapple Polo Buns

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Dough is divided into 12 portions-about 50g each

Topping is divided into 12 portions - about 25g each

A tsp of pineapple filling

Topping is flattened and placed on top of each bun

Fresh from the oven

I didn't have enough pineapple filling. :D

A tinge of sour and sweet in combination

These buns have been in my longest to-bake-list and I have done it today! Yippee! But they were left too long in the oven (I was doing the laundry and forgot the time!) as such, they were not as soft as they should be. A sweet and crunchy top, topped with a sourish pineapple filling, fluffy in the middle and crispy bottom. What a great combination! Taste wise is still not too bad. Just remember to keep an eye on the baking time. :) 

Ingredients

Dough

300g of flour

40g of caster sugar

1/2 tsp of salt

6g of instant yeast

1 egg

170ml of warm water

30g of butter

Topping (Mixed well)

150 of flour

50g of butter

60g of icing sugar

1 egg

Filling

1 can of pineapple, drained and stir-fried

Method

1. Filling: Blend the pineapple till fine and stir fry the paste over low heat until dry. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2. Dough: Mix all the ingredients well. 
3. Add in butter and beat at medium speed till dough is smooth and stretchable. It takes about 15 mins.
4. Cover the dough with a wet kitchen towel and leave to rise for 1 hour.
5. Divide the dough into 12 portions (about 50g each) and roll them like a ball. Leave to rest for another 5 minutes.
6. Divide the topping into 12 portions (about 25g each)
7. Use a teaspoon of pineapple filling and wrap it into each piece of dough.
8. Flatten the topping ( I use the back of a spoon) and place each topping on one portion of the dough. 
9. Use a butter knife and 'cut' lines on the top.
10. Cover all the buns with a wet towel and leave to rest for another 1 hour.
11. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.
12. Bake the buns (in the middle rack) for about 15-18 minutes. 
13. Remove and leave to cool on a rack.
14. Serve warm with a cup of your favourite drink. :)