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Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Course Bread, Side Dish
Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 buns

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp milk 100-110 degrees 87 grams
  • 1 1/8 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/8 cup butter 28.5 grams
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar 33.5 grams
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice 52.5 grams
  • 1 egg separate 1 tsp of white for wash
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cup flour 288 grams
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Bloom the yeast in milk for 10 minutes
  • Mix in egg, sugar, vanilla, juice, and butter
  • Mix in flour and salt on low then turn up to medium-medium high for 5-7 minutes
  • Place dough on a floured surface knead a couple of times and shape into a ball.
  • Place dough in a oil bowl, cover, and proof until double in size 1-1 1/2 hours.
  • Portion into 4, 4 ounce balls and one 2 ounce balls. or 9, 2 ounce rolls. Place on a lined and oiled sheet pan. Cover and proof for 30 minutes.
  • Brush the rolls with egg white and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes turning half way through. The rolls should be 200 degrees on the inside.
  • Cool rolls at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

If using fresh pineapple juice, heat the juice to 200 degrees and then cool before making rolls.