Pineapple buns are one of my husband’s favorite Chinese bakery desserts, but it’s not always easily accessible where I live. My mother-in-law always makes us a batch whenever she visits from Chicago, but they’re usually all eaten before she even leaves! Pineapple buns are a kind of sweet bun and do not contain pineapple at all; the name refers to the checkered pattern of the sugary crust that resembles a pineapple.
This ‘pineapple bun toast’ is my shortcut way of satisfying our craving for a pineapple bun with ingredients you probably already have at home! It’s crunchy and sweet— It’s the perfect snack to have with my cup of coffee, I’ve made this 3 times this week already,


What you’ll need to make pineapple bun toast at home:
- All purpose flour
- Sugar
- Butter
- Bread
How to make pineapple toast:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and butter until you get a fluffy, smooth consistency.
- Spread the butter mixture on a slice of bread (I was able to make two toasts with this amount).
- In an air fryer or oven, bake at 350ºF for 6-8 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on it, so it doesn’t burn! Rotate the toast halfway through! Enjoy!
Video Tutorial
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- Easy Bulgogi Chicken Bowl
- Easy Red Curry Noodle Soup
- Easy Tiramisu
- Kimchi Cheese Quesadilla
- Bananas Brûlée with Affogato

Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons All purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 slices Bread of choice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and softened butter until you get a fluffy, smooth consistency.
- Spread the butter mixture on a slice of bread (I was able to divide the butter mixture in half and make two toasts).
- In an air fryer or oven, bake at 350ºF for 6-8 minutes (or until crispy and golden). Make sure to keep an eye on it, so it doesn’t burn! Rotate the toast halfway through! Enjoy!
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