Name: Hawaiian Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3½ cups all-purpose flour (plus a little more for dusting, (420g) $0.61); 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet, (6.75g) $0.33); ¼ cup whole milk (warm, about 110°F (2 fl. oz., 59ml) $0.06); ¾ cup pineapple juice (room temperature, (6 fl. oz.,180ml) $0.56); ¼ cup brown sugar (55g, $0.13); ¼ cup salted butter (melted, (57g) $0.46); 1 large egg ($0.20); 1 tsp salt (5.7g, $0.02); ½ tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34); 2 Tbsp salted butter (melted, (28g), $0.23); 1 Tbsp honey (21g, $0.21); 1 tsp flaky salt (optional (2.5g) $0.10*)

Hawaiian Rolls

These Hawaiian Rolls feature buttery golden tops and a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Serve them on their own or use them as the base for sliders, sandwiches, or sometimes just slather them in butter.

2 hr 45 min total 20 min prep 25 min cook 12 225 cal

Instructions

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1 In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp of the brown sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, remaining sugar, egg, melted butter, salt, vanilla, and bloomed yeast mixture.
3 Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a very soft, slightly tacky dough forms. You might not need all of the last ¼ cup. Add gradually to keep dough soft.
4 Turn out dough to a floured surface and knead 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and supple. The dough should feel soft but not wet.
5 Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1-1½ hours until doubled.
6 Punch down the dough, divide into 12 even pieces (about 2.5 oz. / 71g each), and shape into smooth balls.** Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
7 Cover and let rise for 45-60 minutes until puffy and touching.
8 Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature is about 190°F.
9 Brush warm rolls with melted butter and honey. Cover loosely with a clean towel to trap steam for an extra-soft crust. Finish with flaky salt and serve warm.