Taro Rolls
Description
These sweet, buttery bread rolls made with Hawaiian taro powder (poi) and all-purpose flour are a unique and appealing shade of purple.
Ingredients
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1 1/3 cups warm water (90 degrees F (32 degrees C))
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1 cup poi (taro root powder)
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 egg
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2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 teaspoon purple food coloring
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1 cup white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
Directions
1
Combine water, poi, butter, egg, yeast, and purple food coloring in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and salt.
2
Mix on low speed, adding flour gradually, until dough comes together and texture is smooth.
3
Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Divide into 18 pieces; shape into rolls.
4
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
5
Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms start to brown, about 20 minutes.