
By Patrick Kong
The Bolo (Pineapple Bun) Burger
26 steps
Prep:5hCook:10min
This is a burger that would probably piss off my ancestors.. but I promise it's good. Inspired by Hong Kong cafes and Wisconsin butter burgers, this creation doesn't hold back on flavor... and calories.
Updated at: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:22:44 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
70
High
Glycemic Load
78
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1376 kcal (69%)
Total Fat85.2 g (122%)
Carbs111.3 g (43%)
Sugars34.6 g (38%)
Protein39.9 g (80%)
Sodium1383.3 mg (69%)
Fiber3.3 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Patty
Pineapple Bun Topping

30gbutter
softened

40gcake flour

50gpowdered sugar

3gmilk powder

2gbaking powder

1egg yolk

1 tspwhole milk

½ tspvanilla extract
Bruleed Pineapple
Hoisin Mayo

120gmayo

½ tsp5-spice

½ tspwhite pepper

½ tspsesame oil

1 tspShaoxing wine

1 Tbsphoisin sauce

1clove garlic
grated
Brioche Bun
Instructions
Pineapple Buns
Step 1
Combine 20 g bread flour, 25 g water, and 60 g whole milk in a pot over medium heat. Mix until it forms a thick paste and remove from the heat. This is the tangzhong.



Step 2
Dissolve the yeast in the milk. (make sure the milk is slightly above room temperature for best results)


Step 3
In a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, combine the flour, salt, sugar.



Step 4
Slowly drizzle in the milk while mixing on low speed. Add the tangzhong and mix until the dough is roughly combined, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the egg and yolk. Mix for another 3-5 minutes until incorporated.


Step 6
Turn the mixer speed to medium and slowly add the butter while mixing for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and only slightly sticky.
Step 7
Place the dough on a work surface and form into a round ball. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and proof for 1-1.5 hrs until doubled in size.
Step 8
Punch the dough down to release all the gas. Portion the dough into 6 balls weighing about 100 grams each.
Step 9
Shape the dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Cover and proof for another 1-1.5 hrs until doubled in size.
Step 10
Preheat oven to 365 F.
Pineapple Topping
Step 11
Cream butter and sugar with a whisk or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.


Step 12
Sieve in all dry ingredients into the butter mixture.



Step 13
Add the egg yolk, milk, and vanilla extract and combine into a paste.



Step 14
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
Step 15
Portion into 6 equal balls and press with a tortilla press or roll out flat and cut with a ring mold.
Step 16
Once the buns are done proofing, brush egg wash (1 egg beaten with 2 tsp milk) over them. Place the pineapple topping and brush the topping with egg wash.
Step 17
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden-brown.
Burger Patty
Step 18
Grind all ingredients together twice to emulsify fats and improve tenderness.




Step 19
Form into 80 g balls.
Hoisin Mayo
Step 20
Combine all ingredients. Season to taste with salt.







Bruleed Pineapple
Step 21
Pat the pineapple slices dry then sprinkle on a generous amount of sugar.


Step 22
Torch the surface until hardened and caramalized.
Assembly
Step 23
In a cast iron pan over high heat, add a splash of oil. Place the balled burger patties on and season with salt. Smash thin.
Step 24
Cook for about 2 minutes until deeply browned and flip. Place a slice of American cheese on top and remove from the pan.
Step 25
Toast the pineapple bun in a pan with butter.
Step 26
Assemble the burger with the pineapple bun, bruleed pineapple, hoisin mayo, the burger patties, and a slab of butter (optional).
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