Description
These Sweet & Buttery Hawaiian Rolls are light, pillowy, and rich with a hint of tropical tang, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg and 1 yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Melted butter for brushing
- Optional: honey, fresh herbs, or cheese for variations
Instructions
- Warm pineapple juice and milk to about 105–110°F. Stir in yeast and brown sugar, letting it sit until foamy.
- Whisk egg and yolk with melted butter and vanilla into the yeast mixture; stir in granulated sugar.
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl, make a well, and pour in the wet mixture; stir to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth; let rise in a warm place for 60–75 minutes until doubled.
- Shape the dough into 12–15 rolls, let rise again for 30–45 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter after baking.
Notes
For a richer roll, brush with an egg wash before baking. Keep liquids warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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