These Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are super easy to make and absolutely delicious! After making these rolls, you’ll never want to buy Hawaiian Sweet Rolls again. Whether you are making sliders for a party or just serving them with dinner, these rolls will not disappoint.
I have found that one of these easiest ways to cut costs at the grocery store is to make homemade bread. From homemade yeast rolls to homemade sourdough, it is so easy to keep your house stocked with all the bread you need without having to purchase any from the store. Plus, homemade bread tastes SO much better than storebought. I know that making bread can be intimidating, but this Hawaiian Sweet Roll recipe is really easy to follow and perfect for beginners.
Not only is this recipe delicious and easy to make but it freezes really well. I like to make a batch whenever I have free time and freeze it. This way I have some in the freezer whenever I need them for quick lunchbox sandwiches or to serve with dinner. This is one of the ways I am able to always have homemade bread for whatever I need and not worry about needing to purchase any form the grocery store.
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Ingredients Needed
This enriched dough comes out light, fluffy and beautifully flavored every time. The milk, pineapple juice and butter not only give these rolls delicious flavor, but help to make the soft, fluffy texture we all love about Hawaiian Rolls.
Milk– Use full fat milk, not 2% or skim. This recipe needs the full fat from whole milk.
Pineapple Juice– Canned pineapple juice lends so much flavor to these Hawaiin Rolls.
Butter- Real, unsalted butter for the better flavor.
Flour- Simple all-purpose flour is all you need for this recipe.
Sweetener- Honey is my sweetener of choice, but light brown sugar can be substituted.
Yeast- Active dry works best for this recipe.
Eggs- Help add to the texture of the dough. Eggs are also used as an eggwash in this recipe.
Salt- For flavor!
How to Make Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
The full recipe is in the recipe card below.
- Heat- Combine the milk, pineapple juice and butter in a saucepan and heat just until the butter has melted.
- Make Dough- Combine the yeast, honey and melted butter mixture in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix to combine. Add in the flour and salt. Begin kneading on low. Add in the eggs, one at time. Continue kneading until the eggs are fully incorporated.
- Knead- Turn the mixer up to the next speed and continue kneading for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth, elastic and shiny.
- Proof- Proof the dough until doubled in size.
- Portion & Shape- Divide the dough into 15 equal portions and shape into a roll. Place in a prepared baking dish and cover.
- Proof & Bake- Allow the rolls to proof until doubled in size. Brush with eggwash and bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
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Tips
When heating the milk, pineapple juice and butter, heat on low and don’t exceed 110°F. If the mixture gets too hot it can kill the yeast. If you are unsure how hot the mixture is let it sit for a few minutes before adding it to the yeast.
The finished dough will be slightly tacky, not sticky.
How to Shape Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Using a cupped hand, roll the dough balls into round rolls. Do not use any flour when shaping the rolls. Flour will prevent the dough from building tension while rolling to shape it.
Storing Homemade Hawiian Sweet Rolls
These rolls can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. If stored in the refrigerator they can be stored for up to 7 days.
To freeze rolls, place in a freezer bag or container, in a single layer, and freeze for up to 6 months.
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Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Everyone's favorite sweet roll made with just a few simple ingredients right in your own kitchen. Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are perfect for sliders, simple sandwiches and are great served with dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a saucepan over medium low heat combine the 1/2 cup of milk, pineapple juice and butter. Heat until the butter melts. Remove from the heat and let cool. Do not heat above 110° F.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook add the yeast and honey. Pour over the butter mixture. Stir to combine.
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Begin adding in the flour, starting with 5 1/2 cups. Turn the mixer to low and start kneading the dough. Add 2 of the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
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Turn the mixture to the next speed and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes. Halfway through check the dough to see if it needs more flour. At this point it should no longer be sticky but feel tacky. Add more flour if needed and continue kneading the for the remaining time.
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The dough is fully kneaded when it becomes smooth, elastic and shiny. Lightly coat in oil, cover and let proof until doubled in size. While the dough is proofing, line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
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Now portion the dough into 15 equal portions. Using a cupped hand shape the dough into rolls. Place into prepared pan, cover and proof until doubled in size. This usually takes 45-60 minutes.
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While the dough is proofing preheat an oven to 375° F. To make the eggwash combine the remaining egg and 1 teaspoon of milk in a small bowl.
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When the rolls have doubled in size, gently brush them with the eggwash and bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
