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Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Mon, 03 May 2021 17:44:09 -0700
v121.n022.6
These would be good for sliders.

* Exported from MasterCook *

                          Buns, Hawaiian (updated)

Recipe By     : King Arthur Flour Co
Serving Size  : 16    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Hand Made
                 Low Fat                         Muffins/Rolls
                 Posted                          Stand Mixer

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   28                 g  All-Purpose Flour -- Unbleached, (1/4C or 1 oz)
   1         tablespoon  instant yeast
   28                 g  water -- (2 Tbsp or 1 oz)
                         DOUGH
   113                g  pineapple juice -- canned, (1/2C or 4 oz)
   57                 g  unsalted butter -- softened, (1/4C or 2 oz)
   71                 g  brown sugar -- (1/3C or 2 1/2 oz)
   2              large  eggs -- plus
   1                     egg yolk -- white reserved
   1           teaspoon  vanilla extract
   326                g  All-Purpose Flour -- Unbleached, (2 3/4C or 11 1/2 oz)
   21                 g  potato flour -- (2 Tbsp or 3/4 oz)
   1 1/4      teaspoons  salt

King's Hawaiian rolls, born at a bakery on the Big Island in the 
1950s, have since made their way to supermarkets nationwide. Our 
version of these popular rolls are pillowy-soft and lightly sweet 
thanks to pineapple juice and brown sugar. The pineapple flavor is 
subtle, but it'll have you going back for bite after bite. Sweet 
dough rises slower than those without sugar, and these are no 
exception. Power through the long rises; though; these addictive buns 
are so worth it.

PREP: 30 mins.
BAKE: 20 mins. to 25 mins.
TOTAL: 4:15

For the sponge: In the bowl of your stand mixer or the bucket of your 
bread machine, combine the sponge ingredients. Allow the sponge to 
rest for 15 minutes.

Add the pineapple juice, butter, brown sugar, eggs and yolk, and 
vanilla, mixing until well combined.

Whisk together the remaining flour, potato flour, and salt before 
adding to the liquid ingredients.

Mix and knead until the dough is cohesive and smooth; it'll be very 
sticky at first. If you're using a stand mixer, beat with the flat 
beater for about 3 minutes at medium-high speed; then scrape the 
dough into the center of the bowl, switch to the dough hook, and 
knead for about 5 minutes at medium speed. It may have formed a very 
soft ball, but will probably still be sticking to the bottom of the 
bowl. If you're using a bread machine, simply let it go through its 
entire cycle. If you find the dough isn't coming together, add a 
tablespoon or two of flour.

Lightly grease the mixing bowl or a large (8C) measure; round the 
dough into a ball, and place it in the bowl or measure. Cover, and 
let rise until very puffy, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If you're using a 
bread machine and the dough hasn't doubled in size when the cycle is 
complete, simply let it rest in the machine for another 30 to 60 minutes.

Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan.

Gently deflate the dough. Divide it into 16 equal pieces, by dividing 
in half, then in halves again, etc. Round each piece into a smooth 
ball. Space the buns in the pan.

Tent the dough gently with lightly greased plastic wrap. Let the 
dough rise in the pan for 1 hour, until it's nicely puffy. Toward the 
end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350F.

Mix the reserved egg white with 1 tablespoon cold water, and brush 
some onto the surface of the rolls; this will give them a satiny crust.

Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal 
temperature reads 190F on a digital thermometer.

Remove the rolls from the oven, and after a few minutes, turn them 
out onto a cooling rack.

Serve warm. Store leftovers, well wrapped, at room temperature for 
several days; freeze for longer storage.

TIPS: Sweet breads can be agonizingly slow risers. Why? Because sugar 
attracts water, and when it's in bread dough, it pulls water away 
from yeast - leaving the yeast thirsty and unable to grow. If you're 
using regular yeast not formulated for sweet dough, you may find the 
rising time for these rolls will be longer by 30 minutes or more for each rise.

This is a very wet dough, and can be tricky to handle. If you're 
having difficulty, we suggest lightly oiling your hands and counter 
before attempting to roll out the buns.

If you want to use fresh pineapple juice: microwave the juice for 2 
minutes until it reaches 200F and allow to cool to lukewarm before 
using. The process of heating will kill any enzymes in the juice, 
which would otherwise destroy the gluten.

To make hamburger-sized buns, prepare the dough according to the 
recipe instructions, and after the rise divide it into six equal 
pieces. Round each piece into a smooth ball, and place them into the 
lightly-greased wells of a hamburger bun pan, flattening them gently. 
Let the buns rise for an hour, until they fill the wells and are 
nicely puffy, then brush the rolls with the egg wash, and bake them 
for 20 to 25 minutes until they're a deep golden brown.

Review: I just made these Hawaiian Buns and they turned out great! I 
used sprouted spelt flour instead of the all-purpose flour because I 
have a wheat allergy. Therefore they didn't taste exactly like 
"King's Hawaiian" rolls, but you wouldn't expect them to because of 
the difference in wheat flour and spelt flour. As suggested by one of 
the King Arthur bakers, I added 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to help 
lighten the texture of the rolls. They tasted great and had a 
wonderful fluffy texture. Another great King Arthur recipe that I 
would highly recommend!

Question: Hello, the buns came out great (texture, fluffiness, 
flavor, etc.) . They were a little less sweet than I expected but I 
think it is because the pineapple juice I used didn't have any 
additional sugars added. If I added more sugar would that mess with 
the texture any?
Response: We're glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! If you'd 
like to make your buns a little bit sweeter, we'd suggest adding an 
extra tablespoon or two of brown sugar. This shouldn't affect the 
texture of your dough, but it may make your dough rise faster than 
outlined here in the recipe so you'll want to keep a close eye on it.

Review: I was looking for a Hawaiian roll recipe and so happy that I 
found this one from KAF. I made it exactly per recipe and was a 
little concerned when my dough didn't seem so sticky as described in 
recipe. However, the end product was excellent, sweet (not too 
sweet), soft and yummy. My husband really liked them. Thank you for 
another great recipe.

Review: These rolls were better than the packaged kind by far - 
amazing! On my first try I didn't read well enough and used fresh 
pineapple juice. While the bread maker was kneading I found reviews 
saying that fresh causes issues and sure enough, when I checked on 
the machine, I had a cake batter consistency. On my second try I used 
mango juice from a can (all I had) and added two large spoonfuls of 
honey to make up for lost sweetness without the pineapple juice. The 
dough is sticky so I lightly dusted a surface with flour to shape the 
rolls. Well buttered the 9x13 and these were done in 21 min in my 
oven. The entire family loved these and we will be making again soon!

Review: Five stars is not enough for this recipe. I made 16 buns for 
family dinner and placed them next to a batch of store bought. The 
home made disappear and the family was asking for more of the home 
made.This is definitely a must keeper.

Review: I made hamburger rolls using this recipe in my bread machine 
and they turned out perfectly. I simply added all the wet 
ingredients, then the dry, before creating a well for the yeast. I 
had to let the dough rise for about another hour after the dough 
cycle before forming into 8 perfectly sized buns. I let the buns rise 
for another hour before the egg wash and baking (3.5hr total). I will 
definitely make this recipe again. I may eventually try it for a full 
loaf in the bread machine, but haven't yet. It is not a quick recipe, 
but well worth the wait!

Review: The stickiness of the dough makes this one a little more 
challenging- you may be tempted to add more flour but Dont! I 
followed the recipe exactly and these turned out great. I used my 
stand mixer which makes the dough come together nicely. If you want 
an easier dinner roll recipe, I recommend the Amish dinner roll 
recipe. My tip for proofing the dough - wet a dish towel and heat it 
up in the microwave. Place your covered dough bowl on top of the warm 
wet towel and close the door. The warm humid environment of the 
microwave helps the dough rise beautifully - just be sure the microwave is off!

Review: Very easy. The instructions are right about an extended rise 
if you use a standard instant yeast. Next time, I think I'll use 
pineapple juice concentrate, as was suggested. I've also seen some 
recipes with ginger, and that strikes me as a good addition too. 
Absolutely delicious.

Question: I agree about flavor. It seemed a little flat. We are full 
time RV'ers and don't have a micro-wave so would boiling the 
pineapple concentrate work? The texture was great but just needed 
something more. I did read where someone talked about using crushed 
pineapple, but not too sure how that would affect the liquid amount.
Response: You sure could heat the pineapple concentrate on the 
stovetop, just be sure that it reaches 200F to kill off the enzymes. 
If you'd like to try using crushed pineapple, we'd recommend draining 
off as much liquid as you can and starting out with just a 1/3 cup of 
pineapple juice, adding the remainder slowly if needed. We hope these 
tips help to get you closer to the flavor you're looking for!

Review: I love bulkie rolls and I love Hawaiian buns. Could I 
possibly make Hawaiian bun bulkie rolls? Well, what's the worst that 
could happen? I decided to try. I found the dough for the King Arthur 
Hawaiian buns recipe to be less sticky than anticipated, which made 
rolling the dough a little easier. I did use some flour on my surface 
but tried to keep it to a minimum. Using the King Arthur instructions 
for bulkie rolls, I rolled 3 ounces of dough to a 14-inch rope, made 
a loose granny knot in the center, leaving two long tails. I then 
looped each tail around the circle, tucking the end into the center 
hole. It was a little tricky if the piece of dough was sticky but 
using that tiny bit of flour did the trick. I got 9 3-oz. and one 
2-oz. bulkie rolls out of the recipe. They rose nicely the second 
time and baked beautifully. I can't wait to make myself a ham sandwich!

Review: Made and baked this recipe a few days ago. Followed the 
recipe precisely. Pleased with the results. Experienced one problem, 
which was due to my error, greased my 9"x13" pan too lightly. The 
buns did not release easily. Overall I was happy with the final 
product and will try this again.

Review: I really love these rolls! This is my go to recipe for 
Hawaiian rolls. I do mine in the bread machine but I don't always do 
the sponge step though. I usually just add the 2 tablespoons of water 
for the sponge step to the other liquids in my bread machine first, 
then the amount of flour for the sponge step gets added to the rest 
of the dry ingredients second, and then the yeast last. I have made 
this recipe several times and they always turn out perfectly soft, 
fluffy, and delicious.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 147 Calories; 4g Fat (25.2% 
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
48mg Cholesterol; 208mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2019 - 0427