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Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

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Soft and fluffy homemade Hawaiian sweet rolls made with pineapple juice for a tropical twist. Perfect for any day of the week or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk, warmed to about 110°F
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup canned pineapple juice, room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1½ tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked, room temperature
  • 4½–5 cups bread flour (start with 4¼ cups)
  • Egg wash:
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbly to proof the yeast.
  2. Add melted butter, pineapple juice, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and eggs. Stir until lightly combined.
  3. Mix in 2 cups of flour until lumpy.
  4. Using a dough hook, add remaining flour until dough is slightly sticky and cleans the bowl (about 4½ cups total).
  5. Knead lightly on a floured surface if needed.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough, divide into 15 balls, roll smooth, and place in a greased 9×13 pan. Brush with egg wash, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding. Brush with melted butter after baking.

Notes

  • You can shape into 24 small rolls or 12 large buns based on your need.
  • Swap brown sugar with honey for a different sweetness profile.
  • Use instant yeast to skip proofing.
  • All-purpose flour can be used with some adjustments to flour quantity.

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