Description
These soft, slightly sweet sourdough Hawaiian rolls are fluffy and golden, perfect for any meal or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 grams warm water (100-110°F)
- 7 grams instant yeast or active dry yeast
- 187 grams pineapple juice
- 84 grams honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 56.5 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter, active or discard
- 420–480 grams bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes until bubbly. (If using instant yeast and it’s fresh, you can skip this part!)
- Add pineapple juice, honey, vanilla (if using), melted butter, egg, and sourdough starter. Stir until well mixed.
- Incorporate 3 1/2 cups of flour and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until all flour is absorbed and you have a shaggy dough.
- Dump the dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 5-7 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for the same time. If it’s sticky, add more flour as needed!
- Place the kneaded dough back in the bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 120 minutes).
- Once it’s puffy, dump it onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12-15 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a tight ball.
- Place the balls into a buttered 9×13 inch baking dish (lining with parchment makes it easier to remove later!). Cover and let rise again until doubled and very puffy, about 120 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes. Brush with melted butter after baking.
- Serve warm for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience!
Notes
Measure ingredients by weight for consistent results. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sourdough, Hawaiian rolls, bread, soft rolls, baking