KING'S HAWAIIAN BREAD (COPYKAT)

King's Hawaiian bread (copykat) image

Provided by Skip Davis

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 c all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup flour (reserved)
3 large eggs
2 c pineapple juice
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp powdered ginger
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 oz yeast (4-1/2 teaspoons) or 2 packets
1/2 c butter or margarine, melted (one stick)

Steps:

1. Beat the eggs. Add the pineapple juice, sugar, ginger, vanilla and butter.
2. Place 3 cups of flour in a large bowl. Stir in the egg mixture until well combined. Sprinkle in the yeast, one packet at a time, and mix.
3. Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and mix. Blending with a spoon will be hard, so you may have to use your hands. Make sure it is thoroughly combined. Cover the bowl with a cloth and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour. OR Do ALL these steps in a bread machine set on manual or dough cycle.
4. Remove from the bowl and knead in 1/2 cup flour. Knead about 10 times. Divide into three equal parts.
5. Place in greased and floured loaf pans or shape into rolls. Cover and place in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or golden brown. Makes: 3 loaves