Hawaiian Rolls

These homemade Hawaiian rolls are incredibly soft, slightly sweet, and rich with buttery flavor. Made with egg yolks and a hint of sugar, they have a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The signature glaze of melted butter and sugar adds a delicious crunch and shine. Perfect as a side for pot roast, chicken, or pulled pork sandwiches, these rolls bring a touch of aloha to any table. They are easy to make from scratch and far superior to store-bought versions. Enjoy them warm, straight from the oven, for the best texture and taste.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 9

Calories: 1709.9

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These homemade Hawaiian rolls are incredibly soft, slightly sweet, and rich with buttery flavor. Made with egg yolks and a hint of sugar, they have a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The signature glaze of melted butter and sugar adds a delicious crunch and shine. Perfect as a side for pot roast, chicken, or pulled pork sandwiches, these rolls bring a touch of aloha to any table. They are easy to make from scratch and far superior to store-bought versions. Enjoy them warm, straight from the oven, for the best texture and taste.

Ingredients

1 package YEAST
3/4 cup WARM WATER (110 - 120 F.)
1 1/2 teaspoon SUGAR
5 cup FLOUR
1/2 cup BUTTER
1/2 cup SUGAR
8 EGG YOLKS
1/4 cup MILK
1/4 teaspoon SALT
1/2 cup MELTED BUTTER
1/4 cup SUGAR (ADDITIONAL)

Directions

1
In a medium bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water.
2
Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
3
Add 1 cup of flour to the yeast mixture and stir until smooth.
4
Cover the bowl and let the sponge rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
5
While the sponge rises, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
6
Beat in the egg yolks and milk until well combined.
7
Stir in the salt and the remaining 4 cups of flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
8
Add the risen yeast sponge to the flour mixture and mix until fully blended.
9
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
10
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 10 minutes.
11
Punch down the dough and roll it out to a 1/4 inch thickness.
12
Cut the dough into 4" by 8" rectangles.
13
Brush each rectangle lightly with some of the melted butter.
14
Stretch each rectangle slightly into a 10" strip, then twist and coil into a 1 1/2" circle shape.
15
Place the coiled rolls into greased tart pans or muffin tins.
16
Cover and let rise again until doubled in bulk, about 30-45 minutes.
17
Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
18
Immediately after baking, brush each roll with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with the additional 1/4 cup sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1709.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51.8g80%
Saturated Fat 31.3g157%
Cholesterol 129.3mg44%
Sodium 1617.0mg68%
Total Carbohydrate 275.7g92%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g33%
Sugars 48.6g
Protein 31.1g63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best results, ensure water temperature is between 110-120F to activate yeast without killing it.

If using a stand mixer, use the dough hook for kneading.

These rolls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or frozen for longer storage.

For a richer flavor, substitute milk with evaporated milk in the dough.

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