Vegan Pineapple Bun

Delight your taste buds with these golden, flaky Vegan Pineapple Buns, a plant-based twist on the beloved Hong Kong bakery classic! Despite their name, these buns don't contain pineapple but earn their title from the crackly, sugary topping that mimics the fruit's textured appearance. This recipe balances fluffy, soft bread with a buttery, sweet crust infused with finely chopped canned pineapple for a tropical flair. Made with pantry-friendly ingredients like all-purpose flour, plant-based milk, and vegan butter, these buns are 100% dairy-free yet bursting with rich, bakery-quality flavor. Perfect for a cozy morning treat or an afternoon snack, these buns are easy to bake and irresistibly crowd-pleasing. Whether you're vegan or simply curious, this is a must-try recipe that promises to bring a slice of sunshine to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 g All-purpose flour
• 40 g Sugar
• 7 g Instant dry yeast
• 1 tsp Salt
• 180 ml Warm plant-based milk
• 40 g Vegan butter, softened
• 100 g Canned pineapple, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 2 tbsp Raw sugar (for topping)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 200g flour, 40g sugar, 7g instant dry yeast, and 1 tsp salt.

Step 2

Mix in 180ml of warm plant-based milk to form a dough.

Step 3

Add 40g of softened vegan butter to the dough and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place on a lined baking sheet.

Step 6

For the topping, in a separate bowl, mix together 100g finely chopped canned pineapple, 100g flour, 50g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 40g softened vegan butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until you get a crumbly texture.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 8

Flatten the topping mixture into 8 small discs and place each disc on top of the dough balls.

Step 9

Sprinkle 2 tbsp of raw sugar evenly over the tops of the buns.

Step 10

Let the buns rest for another 20 minutes to allow them to rise a little more.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden and crisp.

Step 12

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your vegan pineapple buns!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1444.7

Total Fat 35.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3152.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 85.6g
Protein 24.3g	0%

Vitamin D 76.1IU	0%
Calcium 272.9mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 536.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.6%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 70.6%