Description
These homemade Hawaiian rolls are pillowy soft, slightly sweet, and incredibly versatile. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a touch of milk powder, they offer a superior texture and flavor compared to store-bought versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (3 ½ cups) High-Protein Bread Flour
- 7g (1 packet) Instant Yeast
- 30g (¼ cup) Whole Milk Powder
- 80g (⅓ cup) Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 50g (¼ cup) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 120ml (½ cup) Whole Milk, warm (110°F/43°C)
- 8g (1 ½ tsp) Salt
- 60g (¼ cup) Butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine bread flour, instant yeast, milk powder, and sugar. Whisk briefly to distribute yeast.
- Add warm milk, eggs, and softened butter to the dry mixture. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes until combined, scraping down sides as needed.
- Knead on medium-low speed for 6-8 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test.
- Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball by tucking edges underneath.
- Arrange dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving small gaps. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy and touching.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Immediately upon removing from oven, brush tops generously with melted butter. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure milk is warm (110°F) but not hot to avoid killing yeast. Dough should be soft and slightly tacky; avoid adding too much extra flour. Rolls can be made ahead by refrigerating shaped dough overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Do not refrigerate as it causes staling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Hawaiian rolls, homemade bread, soft rolls, yeast bread, dinner rolls, baking, comfort food