I Made a GIANT Bolo Bao In Less Than an HOUR - A Pineapple Bun The Size of My Head

Greeting My Lovely Viewers: Welcome Back!

Hello and welcome back to my channel, everyone! I'm Emmy, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. It's great to see all of your beautiful faces, and I hope you're all doing well. Before we dive into today's recipe, I just wanted to take a moment to say hello and express my gratitude for being part of this community.

Today, I'm super excited to share with you one of my favorite childhood treats: the bolo bao! If you've never had a bolo bao before or heard of it before, don't worry – I'm here to introduce you to this delicious little sweet bun. Baos are small, sweet buns that you can buy at Chinese bakeries, and they come in all sorts of flavors. The bolo is one of my absolute favorites, and I just know you'll love it too.

So, what is a bolo bao? Well, the name "bolo" actually refers to the cookie crust on top of this bun, which is simply divine. The crust looks like a cross between Mexican concha and melon pan – those lovely baked breads from Japan that have this beautiful shell-like appearance. And let me tell you, it's just as delicious! But what I love about bolo bao is the combination of flavors and textures. It's like a little package of happiness in every bite.

Now, I know what you're thinking: "Emmy, why are we making bolo bao today?" Well, my friends, today is all about convenience and ease. We're going to take a shortcut by using pre-made sweet rolls or buns as our base, and then we'll add the bolo crust on top. It's a game-changer! You can have your very own homemade bolo bao in no time.

The Smelly Lunchbox Inspiration

I want to give a big thank you to The Smelly Lunchbox for inspiring this recipe. Their passion for food and community is contagious, and I'm so grateful to be a part of their tribe. If you haven't checked out their channel yet, please do – they're amazing! And if you have, then you know that I've been inspired by their creativity and enthusiasm.

Baking the Bolo Crust

So, here's the magic happens: baking the bolo crust on top of our pre-made sweet rolls. It takes about 15 minutes to bake, but trust me, it's worth every second. Since we're using store-bought buns, we don't have to worry about kneading and rolling dough from scratch – that would take way too long! We can just focus on making the most of our ingredients.

Tips and Tricks

If you want to make bolo bao from scratch (and I highly recommend it), I suggest checking out this wonderful book. It's full of tips, tricks, and recipes for all sorts of delicious treats. And if you're feeling adventurous, we can try making the dough from scratch together – just let me know!

Conclusion

And that's it for today, my lovelies! I hope you had as much fun watching this video as I did making it. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and the little bell icon to turn on notifications, so you can stay up-to-date with all my latest recipes and creations.

If you have any questions or requests for future recipes, please leave them in the comments below. And if you'd like to share your own bolo bao creations with me, I'd love to see them! Until next time, happy baking and delicious eating!