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Jalapeño Hawaiian Rolls

Updated Nov 21, 2023
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Hawaiian roll fans, these are for you! Fresh, homemade flavor for a fraction of what it would cost to buy them. From Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook, we added jalapeños for a slightly sweet, slightly spicy twist. Make these the bread of choice on your holiday table or try them with chili or soup. Yum!

Jalapeño Hawaiian Rolls

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 2 hr 25 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (1/4-oz) regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chiles (about 2 medium)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large bowl, stir 2 cups of the flour, 1/3 cup pineapple juice, the brown sugar, salt and yeast with spoon until well mixed. In 1-quart saucepan, heat milk, 1/4 cup butter and the water over medium heat, stirring frequently, until very warm (120°F to 130°F). Add milk mixture and egg to flour mixture. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently, until flour mixture is moistened. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Stir in cheese, bell pepper, chiles and enough of remaining 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups flour, about 1/2 cup at a time until dough is smooth, leaves side of bowl and is easy to handle (dough may be slightly sticky).
  • Step 
    2
    On lightly floured work surface, knead dough about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic (sprinkle work surface with more flour if dough starts to stick). Grease large bowl with shortening or cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and clean dish towel; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Step 
    3
    Spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Gently punch fist into dough to deflate. Divide dough into 24 pieces. Using floured fingers, shape each piece into a ball, pulling edges under and pinching to seal. Place balls, pinched sides down, in muffin cups. Cover loosely; let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until rolls have doubled in size.
  • Step 
    4
    Heat oven to 375°F. Uncover rolls; bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cooling rack.
  • Step 
    5
    In small bowl, mix melted butter and 1 tablespoon pineapple juice. Brush over tops of rolls. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition

120 Calories
4 1/2g Total Fat
3g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Roll
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
6%
Sodium
150mg
6%
Potassium
55mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
3g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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