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hawaiian bread recipe for bread machine
- Total Time: 210 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (1.5 lb) 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This easy bread machine Hawaiian bread recipe transforms simple ingredients into an irresistible loaf with a golden crust and soft, sweet interior, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 100-110°F
- 0.25 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
Instructions
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the warmed milk, softened butter, beaten egg, and 0.25 cup pineapple juice into your bread machine pan, ensuring liquids are warm (100-110°F) to protect the yeast.
- Layer Dry Ingredients: Add the granulated sugar, fine sea salt, and 3 cups bread flour over the liquids, creating distinct layers to delay yeast activation.
- Add Yeast: Make a small indentation in the center of the flour, avoiding contact with wet ingredients, and add the active dry yeast to ensure proper activation.
- Select Bread Machine Setting: Choose the ‘Sweet Bread’ or ‘Basic/White Bread’ setting for a 1.5 lb loaf, select light or medium crust, then press start.
- Monitor Dough Consistency: About 5-10 minutes into kneading, observe the dough; it should be soft, slightly sticky, and pull cleanly from the pan. Adjust with 1 teaspoon of milk if too dry, or 1 teaspoon of flour if too sticky.
- Complete Baking Cycle: Allow your bread machine to complete the full 3-4 hour cycle, which includes kneading, rising, and baking.
- Cool the Loaf: Once baking finishes and the crust is golden, remove the pan, invert onto a wire rack to release the loaf, and cool completely for 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
For dairy-free, use unsweetened almond milk and a plant-based butter substitute. Bread flour provides a superior chewy crumb compared to all-purpose flour. Enhance tropical flavor with a tiny splash of coconut extract or use vanilla bean paste for a deeper vanilla note. Brush the top of the baked loaf with melted butter for an even softer crust and shine. If your bread machine has a ‘Rapid Sweet Bread’ setting, use rapid rise yeast. To troubleshoot, make small (1 teaspoon) adjustments to flour or liquid during initial kneading if dough is too sticky or dry. Ensure yeast is fresh and warmed milk is between 100-110°F; too hot kills yeast, too cold prevents activation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Bread Machine
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60 g)
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg