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King's Hawaiian Roll Recipes

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice or 1 cup warm water
  • - ½ cup whole milk warmed
  • - 1/3 cup granulated sugar or 6 tablespoons granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • - 1 packet active dry yeast or 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • - 3 cups all-purpose flour or 4 cups plus 1 tablespoon bread flour
  • - 1 egg
  • - ¼ cup melted butter
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • - Additional melted butter for brushing
  • - Optional: Egg wash for brushing before baking salted honey butter glaze, flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Instructions:
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple juice (or warm water), warmed milk, and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • Add the egg, melted butter, salt, vanilla extract, and ground ginger to the yeast mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
  • After the first rise, punch down the dough and knead it briefly. Divide the dough into 9-15 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
  • Place the shaped balls in a greased baking pan, cover, and let them rise again until doubled in size, about 30-60 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 375°F if you prefer a slightly crispier roll).
  • Once the rolls have risen, brush them with an egg wash (if using) and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
  • Once baked, brush the rolls with melted butter and allow them to cool in the pan before serving. For an extra touch, consider brushing them with a salted honey butter glaze and sprinkling with flaky sea salt.
  • Extra Tips:
  • To guarantee the best results, make sure your yeast is fresh and active, which is vital for the dough to rise properly. If you prefer a sweeter roll, feel free to adjust the sugar levels to your liking.
  • Additionally, keeping the dough in a warm environment during rising will help it to rise more effectively. Enjoy experimenting with different glazes or toppings to customize your rolls!