Papa Roti the Polo Bun

During my sojourn in Macau, I came across this strange bun called the Polo Bun or Pineapple Bun as the locals would call it. I didn't know what it was and ordered it. It came fully buttered or drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. Mine was fully buttered and only after I bit into it that I found out what it was.

This is essentially what the Papa Roti is about sans the cross like decorative layer that is made with a french style souffle. The difference is that this egg layer is infused with coffee flavors.
The ones sold in Macau and Hong Kong have a criss cross layer that gave them the pineapple reference while the one in Malaysia is flat.

The bun is also buttered but with vegetable margarine instead of full fat butter.
Papa Roti uses a unique approach as the flavor of the coffee souffle and margarine mixes well with the bread making it a nice tasty snack for both young and old.

The crispy top has a satisfying bite while the coffee taste further enhances the taste.
The only let down is the price, which at RM$2 (usd 70 cents) is a bit pricey. It sells for more at a Paparich cafe. The problem I have is this bun is that it's very light and made with normal baking flour instead of high protein bread flour. With each bite, the bun collapses on you. Bummer.

This is one bun that you can't cure hunger with though it can be satisfying snack. My gripe is the price, which basically isn't much but judging from the quantity of air you are biting into, is kinda pricey.

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