Taro Rolls

These sweet, buttery bread rolls made with Hawaiian taro powder (poi) and all-purpose flour are a unique and appealing shade of purple.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 210 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 1 ⅓ cups warm water (90 degrees F (32 degrees C))
• 1 cup poi (taro root powder)
• 1 teaspoon purple food coloring

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Mix on low speed, adding flour gradually, until dough comes together and texture is smooth.

Step 4

Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Divide into 18 pieces; shape into rolls.

Step 5

Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms start to brown, about 20 minutes.