Soft & Fluffy Gluten-Free Hawaiian Rolls
Gluten-Free Hawaiian Rolls: bake these soft, sweet rolls using pineapple juice for authentic flavor. Perfect for a delicious, crowd-pleasing side.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 cups all purpose gluten-free flour
- ½ cup tapioca starch/flour
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour, for dusting
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, for greasing
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, warm milk, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract for about 15 seconds until just warm.
- In a standing mixer bowl, whisk together brown sugar, instant yeast, gluten-free flour, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and the warmed milk mixture to the dry ingredients in the mixer bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Incorporate softened unsalted butter and salt into the dough, continuing to mix until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl. Cover with a warm towel and let it rest for 45 minutes or until it doubles in size.
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape them into balls. Arrange the balls in the prepared pan, cover them with a towel, and let them rest for another 45 minutes.
Video
Notes
- For the softest rolls, ensure your milk and pineapple juice are just warm (around 105-115°F or 40-46°C) to activate the yeast without killing it. I once used liquid that was too hot, and my rolls didn't rise at all!
- Kneading the dough for the full 10 minutes is crucial for developing structure in gluten-free dough, even without gluten. It helps activate the xanthan gum.
- Store leftover gluten-free Hawaiian rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave for 15-30 seconds or in an oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Kneading the dough for the full 10 minutes is crucial for developing structure in gluten-free dough, even without gluten. It helps activate the xanthan gum.
- Store leftover gluten-free Hawaiian rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave for 15-30 seconds or in an oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.