Fresh Milled Flour Hawaiian Rolls
Fresh Milled Flour Hawaiian Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. These 100% whole wheat rolls make the perfect slider rolls.
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon+ 1 teaspoon (12g) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup + 1 teaspoon (167g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons (11g ) salt
- 5 1/2 to 5 3/4 cups (up to 705g) freshly milled hard white wheat flour
Optional Toppings:
- Egg wash 1 large egg mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 tablespoons (28g) melted butter for brushing on top
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 105–110°F. Add it to the bowl of a stand mixer with the yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until foamy. 3/4 cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon+ 1 teaspoon (12g) active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar.
- Add the eggs, pineapple juice, remaining sugar, softened butter, vanilla, salt, and 5 1/2 cups of freshly milled flour. Mix until no dry flour remains.2 large eggs, 3/4 cup pineapple juice, 3/4 cup + 1 teaspoon (167g) granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons softened butter, 1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons (11g ) salt, 5 1/2 to 5 3/4 cups (up to 705g) freshly milled hard white wheat flour.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- Knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding more flour 1 tablespoon at a time if needed.
- Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 to 60 minutes.
- Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, or spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Divide the dough into 15 equal pieces (91g) and shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Arrange the rolls in 3 rows of 5, leaving about 1/2 inch between them. Cover and let rise until doubled and touching, about 45-60 minutes. During the last 20 minutes of the rise, preheat the oven to 350°F. If using an egg wash, brush on rolls after the second rise, just before baking.Egg wash.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes, or until golden brown and the center rolls reach about 180-185 F.
- Brush the warm rolls with melted butter if desired.2 tablespoons (28g) melted butter
Notes
Pro Tip: Don’t add too much flour. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky after kneading. Add additional flour just 1 tablespoon at a time as needed. Too much flour can make the rolls heavier and less fluffy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 26.6kcalCarbohydrates: 2.6gProtein: 1.4gFat: 1.2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 26.6mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 45.8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1.9gVitamin A: 59.7IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 20.5mgIron: 0.2mg
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