Description
These Hawaiian Rolls feature a delightful blend of pineapple juice and warm milk, yielding incredibly soft and fluffy rolls. Perfect for any meal or gathering, they are simple to prepare and absolutely irresistible, making them a must-try for homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup pineapple juice, canned, room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed to 100-110°f
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 ¾ – 4 cups bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the pineapple juice, warm milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yeast until well blended.
- Add the all-purpose flour and 3 cups of the bread flour. Combine until a rough dough forms, then add the salt and mix again. Gradually incorporate the remaining bread flour until the dough is slightly sticky yet manageable.
- Knead the dough for 4-5 minutes with a stand mixer or 8-10 minutes by hand until it feels smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a large bowl, place the dough inside, and cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Allow it to rise in a warm space for about 1 ½ hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Deflate the dough and divide it into 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball by pinching the bottom to create tension on the surface.
- Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, spacing them slightly apart. Brush the tops with the egg wash and cover with plastic wrap or a towel to let them rise again for about 1 hour, or until they are puffy and touching each other.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and brush them immediately with melted butter. Let them cool for a bit before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs and milk for proper incorporation.
These rolls can be frozen after baking. Cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for later enjoyment.
Experiment with adding shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg