Description
A sweet and fluffy gluten-free version of classic Hawaiian bread, perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or enjoying warm with butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pineapple juice, warmed to 110°F
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional melted butter for brushing top
Instructions
- 1. In a small bowl, combine the warm pineapple juice, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining honey, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 3. Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.
- 4. Gradually mix in the gluten-free flour blend, tapioca flour, and salt. Stir until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- 5. Spoon the dough into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6. Cover loosely and let rise in a warm place for about 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- 7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- 9. Brush the top with melted butter while still warm. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure your flour blend contains xanthan gum; if not, add 1 teaspoon separately.
- Pineapple juice not only adds sweetness but also helps create that signature Hawaiian bread flavor.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: gluten free, Hawaiian bread, sweet bread, tropical