Baked Goods | Vegetarian

Hawaiian Bread

Triticum aestivum Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Soy
Hawaiian Bread

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine American|Hawaiian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wheat Flour|Sugar|Eggs|Milk|Butter

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Definition

A soft, slightly sweet, and buttery enriched yeast bread, often with a golden crust, known for its distinctive fluffy texture.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Buttery, Mildly yeasty
TextureSoft, Fluffy, Moist, Slightly chewy
AromaSweet, Baked goods, Slightly vanilla
AcidityLow-Medium

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 38g (1 slice)
Calories290 kcal
Total Fat8g
Saturated Fat4g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg
Protein8g
Total Carbohydrate48g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars12g
Calcium100mg
Iron2mg
Potassium100mg

Chef’s Secret

Toast Hawaiian bread slightly before making sandwiches to enhance its buttery notes and create a subtle crisp exterior.

Substitutions

Best Match

Brioche

1:1

Offers a comparable rich, buttery, and slightly sweet flavor with a very soft, airy crumb, excellent for most uses.

Challah Bread

1:1

A rich, slightly sweet, and eggy bread with a soft texture, a good substitute for sandwiches and toast.

Potato Bread

1:1

Known for its moistness and soft texture, it has a mild flavor but is less sweet than Hawaiian bread.

Enriched Milk Bread

1:1

A common supermarket option, it's soft and slightly sweet, making it a versatile alternative for many applications.

Buying Guide

Look for brands that use real butter and eggs for the authentic rich flavor and texture.

Flavor Pairings

Ham Pulled Pork Pineapple Cheese Butter Jam French Toast