Lelo'S Hawaiian Sweet Bread

1. 1

   Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup of war water with 1/8 tsp of sugar.

2. 2

   In a large bowl whisk 2 eggs .

3. 3

   Mix the warm milk and the melted butter with the eggs until blended, then add the sugar and the yeast.

4. 4

   Gradually add 2 + cups of flour (all purpose or bread flour). Add each cup of flour until completely blended.

5. 5

   After the dough is mixed, place it on a flat floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes. Add a little more flour while you are kneading if needed.

6. 6

   Put the ball of dough in a buttered bowl and cover with a towel. It will rise and double in size during the period of a couple of hours.

7. 7

   Punch it down and knead again for a few minutes. Then put it in the refrigerator overnight (12 hrs) loosely covered with plastic wrap.

8. 8

   Roll the dough into a log and divide it into 8 rolls.

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   Place the rolls on a parchment lined sheet or a silpat. Let them rest for about 15 minutes before you put them in the oven. (they will rise again so give them some space)

10. 10

    Brush with a little egg wash for shine.

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    Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes.

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    ****NOTE: You can use a food processor to make this neat and quick. Just pulse a couple of times after each ingredient is added . Pulse a few more times after the flour is gradually added to make the dough mixed well enough to knead. Easy peasy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.