How to Make Soft and Pillowy Portuguese Sweet Bread (AKA Hawaiian Roll) | Loved by Kids and Adults
A warm, fluffy snack brings back childhood memories for most of us. Soft Portuguese Sweet Bread, also known as Hawaiian rolls, has been around for generations and is especially loved by children (and adults!) alike. This traditional treat brings a classic comfort flavor that has graced family tables everywhere over the years, from Portugal to Australia or anywhere in between. Today I'm going to share with you my family's recipe for delicious homemade Portuguese sweet bread! From mixing and kneading the dough to baking it just right, let me guide you step-by-step through this delightful experience so you can make your very own batch of fresh-baked rolls filled with love and nostalgia!
From humble beginnings, Portuguese sweet bread has conquered the world, becoming one of the most popular desserts around. The combination of soft yet crunchy texture combined with the sweetness of sugar creates a unique flavor that is hard to forget. Whether you’re visiting Portugal or just looking for a delicious sweet treat from your own kitchen, this sweet bread is sure to please. Not only does it offer a delectable flavor-packed experience, its history carries through generations, not just in Portugal but internationally, as it is enjoyed by people from all over the world. A bite of Portuguese sweet bread will not soon be forgotten, and it will remain with you like a sweet memory that serves as a reminder of an unbelievable journey through centuries of baking traditions.
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Kids and adults alike absolutely adore these rolls.
They are fluffy, slightly sweet, and purely delightful.
The recipe gets complimented several times as better than store-bought varieties.
The dough is a pleasure to work with; you can even turn the dough into a loaf instead of rolls.
How to Make Soft and Pillowy Portuguese Sweet Bread (AKA Hawaiian Roll) | Loved by Kids and Adults
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place all the dry ingredients into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment and mix.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and mix on medium-low speed for 10 minutes until the glutens have developed and the dough is no longer sticking to the sides of the bowl. Depending on the humidity in the air on the day, the dough may stick very slightly around the bottom of the bowl. This is ok, too!
- With slightly damp hands, pick the dough up and place it into a lightly oiled bowl and also oil the top of the dough.
- Cover the dough with a clean tea towel and place it in a warmer spot in your home to double in size. This may take 1-2 hours, depending on the temperature in your home.
- Punch the dough down inside the bowl and leave it in there. Next, weigh small 68-gram pieces of dough and roll them into a tight, smooth ball. You don't need to do this on the countertop or add flour. The dough is straightforward to work with. You can roll them up easily in your hands and place them into the baking dishes as you work on them.
- Place 12 balls of dough evenly inside a 9x12 inch tall baking dish and do the same with the remaining 12 pieces in a second 9x12 inch dish.
- Let them rise again for 1-2 hours or until they have doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and then place the rolls in the middle rack for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top.
- Melt 30 grams of unsalted butter in a small dish and place it to the side.
- When the rolls come out of the oven, brush them all with the butter and let them cool completely.
- The rolls will remain fresh in a covered dish at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
Roll Sizes: This recipe makes decent-sized rolls. If you are looking for bread rolls that are half the size, like store-bought Hawaiian rolls, double the number of bread rolls from 24 by simply halving the weight of each roll when you roll them out. You may also need to decrease the bake time by 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
205.35Carbs
34.28 gCholesterol
26.92 mgFat
5.25 gFiber
1 gNet carbs
33.28 gProtein
5.06 gSat. Fat
2.87 gSodium
7.94 mgSugar
8.03 gCalcium
11.3 mgIron
0.45 mgManganese
0.36 mgVitamin B3
0.56 mgPlease note that the nutritional information on this website is calculated using online tools and may need to be more accurate. Use it as a rough guide only. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by relying solely on this data. You are responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information you use is accurate and useful. For more information, click here.
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