Mouthwatering Hawaiian Roll Recipes That Beat Store-Bought!
Delightful Hawaiian roll recipes featuring soft, fluffy, and sweet rolls perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- stand mixer
- - Baking pan
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Canned Pineapple Juice Adds sweetness and moisture; avoid fresh juice.
- 1 cup Whole Milk Warm to 100-110°F for yeast activation.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melt and cool slightly before mixing.
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for the authentic sweet taste.
- 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Deepens flavor while keeping the dough moist.
- 2 large Eggs Room temperature eggs incorporate better.
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Elevates the overall taste profile.
- 2 tsps Instant Yeast Key for achieving light, fluffy texture.
- 3 cups Bread Flour Gives necessary structure; adjust for humidity.
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Balances the consistency of the dough.
- 1 tsps Fine Sea Salt Enhances flavor and strengthens gluten.
For the Wash and Topping
- 1 large Egg (for wash) Creates a beautiful golden crust.
- 2 tbsp Water Needed for the egg wash mixture.
- 2 tbsp Salted Butter (for brushing) Adds delicious flavor on top.
Instructions
Making the Rolls
- Combine Ingredients: In a stand mixer, mix together the canned pineapple juice, warm whole milk, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and instant yeast until well combined.
- Add Flour: Gradually stir in all-purpose flour and 2 cups of bread flour to the mixture. Add the fine sea salt and combine until everything is incorporated.
- Knead Dough: Attach the dough hook to your mixer and knead the mixture for about 4-5 minutes, adding the remaining bread flour as needed until you have a smooth and soft dough.
- First Rise: Shape your dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a cloth and let it rise until it has doubled in size, which should take about 1.5 hours.
- Shape Rolls: Once risen, deflate the dough and divide it into 15 equally sized pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and arrange them in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Second Rise: Prepare the egg wash by whisking together the remaining egg and water. Brush this mixture over the rolls. Cover the pan and let them rise again for about 1 hour until they’ve doubled in size.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown, brushing them with melted salted butter immediately after baking.
Notes
Serve warm with a generous slather of butter for a delightful finish.