Hawaiian Rolls Recipe

Make your own homemade Hawaiian Rolls from scratch with this copycat recipe, instead of buying them from the store. They’re fresh, fluffy, and so delicious! These Hawaiian sweet bread rolls are the perfect thing to serve with any dinner.

Hawaiian rolls are a favorite go-to dinner roll. They’re easy, they work with every meal, and the simple yet sweet flavor can’t be beat.

Now you can make Hawaiian sweet rolls at home, from scratch! Making them fresh means they’re even fluffier and more delicious than usual. They’re great for holidays and weeknight dinners.

Hawaiian Rolls

Make your own copycat version of Hawaiian Rolls at home with this easy, made-from-scratch recipe!

Prep: 270min

Total: 295min

Yield: 24

Serving Size: 1 roll

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 roll, calories 170 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 137 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups pineapple juice
• 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar (divided)
• 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature, plus extra for brushing rolls)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 5-6 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instruction:

1. Grease 2 9×13-inch pans. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, heat pineapple juice over medium-low temperature until juice reaches about 105 F.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, stir together yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
4. Once the pineapple juice is at temperature, add to the bowl. Stir, and let the yeast mixture stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
5. Once the yeast is foamy, add the remaining sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and eggs; stir to combine.
6. Switch from the paddle attachment to the dough hook, and add 3 cups of flour and salt. Stir on low.
7. Continue adding flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough clears the sides of the bowl. The dough will feel slightly sticky. It takes 5 1/2 cups of flour for my rolls.
8. Once the dough comes together and clears the sides, continue to knead for about 1 minute.
9. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and let it rise until dough has doubled in size, about 1 ½ hours.
10. Shape dough into rolls. If you would like smaller, dinner-sized rolls, shape into 24 rolls. If you would like larger, bun-sized rolls, shape into 12-18 rolls depending on desired size.
11. Place half of the rolls in each pan.
12. Cover rolls with plastic wrap, and let rolls rise until doubled, about 1 ½ hours.
13. Toward the end of the second rise, preheat oven to 350 F.
14. Bake rolls for about 20 minutes (for dinner-sized rolls), or until rolls are golden brown.
15. Immediately brush rolls with butter.
16. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Hawaiian Rolls

Easy Hawaiian rolls recipe that yields a soft bread texture, with a hint of sweetness from the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and honey.

Prep: 70min

Total: 95min

Yield: 18

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 273 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 5 cups all-purpose flour (divided, plus more for dusting)
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1⁄2 cup whole milk (plus 1 tablespoon (15ml), divided)
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, divided)
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed )
• 2 large eggs (divided)
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. Prepare the Ingredients – Add 5 cups (710g) flour, yeast, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer. Use a hand whisk to combine. Add the brown sugar, 1 egg, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla.In a microwave-safe bowl, add 1⁄2 cup (120ml) milk, pineapple juice, 6 tablespoons (84g) melted butter, and honey, and whisk to combine. Microwave in 20-second increments until the mixture reaches 120 to 130°F (49 to 54°C), about 90 seconds.
2. Knead the Dough – Set the mixer with a greased dough hook to low speed and gradually add the warm liquid mixture. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed to incorporate. Knead the dough on low until it begins to pull away from the bowl, 2 minutes.Increase the speed to medium-low and knead until the dough is elastic and smooth in texture, about 7 minutes. The dough should start to clear the sides of the bowl but will be sticky on the bottom. Add 1⁄4 cup (36g) of additional flour, mixing on low speed for 1 minute. Add another 1⁄4 cup (36g), if needed, until the desired texture is achieved and a slightly sticky ball forms. Use as little added flour as possible.
3. Rest the Dough – Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
4. Shape the Rolls – Cut the dough into 18 even-sized pieces, about 2 ½ to 3 ounces (71 to 81g) in weight. Roll the pieces into balls with smooth tops, lightly flouring the work surface as needed.
5. Let the Dough Rise – Place the dough balls into the greased pan, 3 balls per row, 6 rows total. Leave about 1⁄2 inch around the corners of the pan. Loosely cover it with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and place it in a warm, draft-free area. Allow the dough to rise and double in size for 30 to 60 minutes. They should be touching each other and nearly filling the pan.
6. Preheat the Oven – Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat to 350°F (177°C).
7. Brush with Eggwash – In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon (15ml) of milk. Brush the egg wash on the tops and sides.
8. Bake – Place the pan in the oven and bake until golden brown and shiny on the surface, 18 to 25 minutes. Make sure to rotate the pan halfway through baking.
9. Cool Briefly and Serve – Cool the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Brush the rolls with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Remove them from the tray and serve immediately while warm.

Hawaiian Rolls Recipe

Make your own homemade Hawaiian Rolls from scratch with this copycat recipe, instead of buying them from the store. They’re fresh, fluffy, and so delicious! These Hawaiian sweet bread rolls are the perfect thing to serve with any dinner.

Prep: 20min

Total: 150min

Yield: 15

Serving Size: 1 roll

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 roll, calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 177 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, unSaturated Fat 1.5 g

Ingredients:

• ½ cup buttermilk (114 grams (see note))
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57 grams, room temperature (½ stick))
• 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (7 grams (1 envelope))
• ½ cup pineapple juice (114 grams)
• ⅓ cup brown sugar (71 grams)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (3 grams)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (4 grams)
• 2 large eggs (50 grams)
• 1 large egg yolk (14 grams (white reserved))
• 4½-5 cups all-purpose flour (540-600 grams)
• 1 teaspoon water (5 grams)

Instruction:

1. Spray a large mixing bowl and a 9×13-inch baking pan lightly with nonstick spray. Set aside.
2. Combine the buttermilk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave in 20-second increments until the mixture is warmed to about 115°F.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whisk the buttermilk mixture and yeast together. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
4. Add the pineapple juice, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and eggs. stirring on low until combined.
5. Gradually add in 2 cups of flour and mix on medium speed for 1 minute. Continue adding the rest of the flour on low speed until a soft dough forms. Add more flour if necessary.
6. Replace the paddle attachment with a dough hook and knead on medium speed for 5-6 minutes until the dough forms a soft, smooth ball. Alternately, you can do this by hand for 8-10 minutes.
7. Place the dough into the prepared bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Place in a warm spot in your kitchen and allow to rise for 1 hour*, until doubled.
8. Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it into 15 equal pieces. Round the dough into balls and place them in the prepared pan. Cover and rest for 30 minutes*, until doubled.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
10. Whisk together the reserved egg white and 1 teaspoon water. Lightly brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

The Best Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

These soft, light and fluffy Hawaiian sweet rolls are so easy to make. They don’t require much work because a stand mixer does all the kneading for you. The beauty of these rolls is their fragrant, sweet and tangy flavor which comes from a mix of pineapple juice and buttermilk.

Prep: 3h30min

Total: 6h50min

Serving Size: 1 roll

Nutrition Facts: calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 32 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Saturated Fat 5 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1 roll, Sodium 355 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 3 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
• 6 tablespoons (89 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 5 1/2 cups (715 g) all-purpose flour, measured correctly
• 1/3 cup (113 g) honey
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast, SEE NOTE 1
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons honey butter, SEE NOTE 2

Instruction:

1. Combine the pineapple juice, buttermilk, butter, and honey in a large liquid measuring cup. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the temperature reaches 110°F. The mixture may become curdled, this is normal.
2. Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix the flour, yeast, and salt on low speed until combined.
3. With the mixer on low speed, gradually pour in the pineapple mixture followed by the egg and vanilla.
4. Mix on low speed dough begins to come together, about 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium-low and mix until the dough is no longer sticking to the sides of the bowl. It may still stick to the bottom.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a ball. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 1 and 1/2 hours.
6. Punch the dough down to deflate it and transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Divide the dough into 15 equal size portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and arrange them in a lightly oiled 9×13-inch baking pan.
7. Cover the pan with plastic and set in a draft-free area to rise until doubled in size, about 1 and 1/2 hours.
8. Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 375°F.
9. Brush the top of the rolls with melted honey butter. Bake the rolls for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown, rotating halfway through the baking time. The internal temperature of the rolls should be 190°F.
10. Brush the rolls with more melted honey butter and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Transfer the rolls to a wire rack and cool for another 20 minutes. Rolls are best when eaten the day they are made.

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