Hawaiian Roll Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Topping
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Whisk them together until well blended.
- 2
Warm the Milk
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over low heat until it's warm but not boiling (about 110°F or 43°C). Remove from heat.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
Add the warm milk, melted unsalted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- 5
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping the Rolls
- 6
Shape the Rolls
After the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- 7
Arrange in Baking Dish
Place the shaped rolls in a greased baking dish, making sure they are touching each other. Cover with a cloth and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking the Rolls
- 8
Preheat the Oven
While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Bake the Rolls
Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter and mix in the honey and sea salt. Brush this mixture over the warm rolls immediately after they come out of the oven.
