Directions: |
Directions:1. In small bowl dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, not so hot you can't touch it, just tepid warm, cover and leave for about 10 minutes. 2. In a stand mixer, beat the yeast mixture, eggs, pineapple juice, 1/4 cup water, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter. When all combined, gradually stir in salt and flour until a stiff batter like dough is formed***If your dough is too wet, don't be afraid to add more flour, a tablespoon at a time until it is dry enough to handle. It should come away from the mixing bowl in a ball after kneading. Knead for 10 minutes using the dough hook. 3. Cover with clean cloth and place somewhere warm to let rise for 1 hour. 4. Punch the air out of the dough and turn it onto a well floured surface. 5. Divide into 2 equal pieces and then divide each of those two pieces into 8, so in total you get 16 pieces. Using two 9 inch baking pans, and grease and flour the pan. 6. After dividing the dough form into buns seam side is places down in the pan. Arrange the buns all around and one in the middle. Cover and let rise again until doubled and they are touching each other, about 40 minutes. 7. Preheat oven to 350 8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter. To test if the rolls are cooked through, tip them out of the pan (use a cloth) and tap the base. Especially in the center. If it sounds hollow, they are done. If not return to the oven for another 5 - 10 minutes. |