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These Homemade Hawaiian Rolls are easy and delicious. 

I love making these Homemade Hawaiian Rolls. You get nice fluffy, sweet, golden rolls warm right out of your oven! I love making these because you can make them any size you like! You can make these dinner roll size or hamburger bun size. Pineapple juice and a splash of vanilla give these rolls their delicious flavor!

I am obsessed with Hawaiian Rolls, I use them for everything! They are so sweet and fluffy I use them in a variety of recipes.  But did you know it is easy to make them at home?  With this recipe you can whip up these Hawaiian Rolls right in your own kitchen. 

Making these at home is great because you can make them whatever size you need.  I like to use this dough to make the regular size Hawaiian Rolls but I also use it to make bread bowls, hamburger buns and hot dog buns.

Hawaiian rolls are slightly sweet, rich and very soft and fluffy.  The touch of sweetness comes from pineapple juice and a touch of vanilla.  These rolls are great for sweet and savory dishes.  

They are perfect with a smear of butter for dinner but are also great for sliders, hamburgers, or sandwiches.  They also are great sweet with a little cinnamon butter.  You can also use them to make these delicious Hawaiian Cinnamon Rolls. 

I know some people might be intimidated to try to make rolls at home but I promise these are easy and anyone can make them. 

I just know your whole family will love these Homemade Hawaiian Rolls. 

You will want to make these Hawaiian Rolls again and again! We do! You will love this recipe because it is

• Copycat of a classic.
• Family-friendly.
• Budget-friendly.
• Soft and fluffy.
• Can be used to make so many things.

Can I freeze these rolls?

Yes, just wrap in plastic wrap and store these in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Can I add anything to the dough?

You can add drained green chilies or diced jalapenos to the dough to spice it up. 

Can I top these with anything before baking?

After you brush them with egg wash you can sprinkle on everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds or parmesan cheese.

 

Ingredients used

• Pineapple Juice –  This is where these rolls get their signature flavor.
• Yeast – Helps make these rolls nice and fluffy.
• Sugar – For a touch of sweetness.
• Butter – Makes these rolls rich. 
• Vanilla Extract –  Just a touch to help sweeten these rolls.
• Eggs –  I just use large eggs.
• Flour – All-purpose flour is perfect for this recipe. 

How to make Homemade Hawaiian Rolls

1. FULL RECIPE BELOW
2. In a mixing bowl add the pineapple juice and microwave until warm, not too hot just warm to the touch.
3. Add in 2 tablespoons of the sugar and stir.
4. Add in the yeast and stir.
5. Let the yeast bloom for 5 minutes.
6. To the yeast and pineapple juice add the remaining sugar, melted butter, vanilla and eggs and egg yolks.
7. Whisk to combine.
8. Add 3 cups of flour and stir to combine.
9. Add another cup of flour and stir. 
10. Continue adding flour until the dough is no longer sticky. 
11. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 ½ hours. 
12. Once the dough has risen line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or grease two 9×13 pans.
13. Shape the dough into 24 rolls and place on the pan.  Shape dough into rolls. 
14. Let rise another 1 ½ hours until doubled in size again. 
15. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
16. Mix the reserved egg white with 1 tablespoon of water and whisk. 
17. Brush the egg wash over the top of the rolls.
18. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. 
19. While the rolls are still warm brush with butter. 
20. Serve.

Want more recipes with Hawaiian rolls? Check these out!

• Bacon Avacado Shrimp sliders
• Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
• Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Chicken Sliders
• Parmesan Peppercorn Pork Sliders
• Cheesy Ham Egg Breakfast Sliders
• French Dip Sliders

Homemade Hawaiian Rolls

Yield: 2 dozen

Prep Time: 3 hours

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

I love making these Homemade Hawaiian Rolls. You get nice fluffy, sweet, golden rolls warm right out of your oven! I love making these because you can make them any size you like! You can make these dinner roll size or hamburger bun size. Pineapple juice and a splash of vanilla give these rolls their delicious flavor!

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups pineapple juice
• 4 ½ teaspoons instant dry yeast
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, reserve egg white
• 5-6 cups bread flour

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl add the pineapple juice and microwave until warm, not too hot just warm to the touch.
2. Add in 2 tablespoons of the sugar and stir.
3. Add in the yeast and stir.
4. Let the yeast bloom for 5 minutes.
5. To the yeast and pineapple juice add the remaining sugar, melted butter, vanilla and eggs and egg yolks.
6. Whisk to combine.
7. Add 3 cups of flour and stir to combine.
8. Add another cup of flour and stir. 
9. Continue adding flour until the dough is no longer sticky. 
10. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 ½ hours. 
11. Once the dough has risen line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or grease two 9x13 pans.
12. Shape the dough into 24 rolls and place on the pan.  Shape dough into rolls. 
13. Let rise another 1 ½ hours until doubled in size again. 
14. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
15. Mix the reserved egg white with 1 tablespoon of water and whisk. 
16. Brush the egg wash over the top of the rolls.
17. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. 
18. While the rolls are still warm brush with butter. 
19. Serve.

Notes

You can make these dinner roll size or larger hamburger size. 

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 694Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 132gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 22g