Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

145 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast and 3 tablespoons of warm water into a bowl.
  2. 2Add 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast and 3 tablespoons of warm water into a bowl.
  3. 3Add 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast and 3 tablespoons of warm water into a bowl.
  4. 4Mix it and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it gets frothy and foamy.
  5. 5Mix it and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it gets frothy and foamy.
  6. 6Mix it and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it gets frothy and foamy.
  7. 7Add 2/3 cup of pineapple juice to the bowl.
  8. 8Add 2/3 cup of pineapple juice to the bowl.
  9. 9Add 2/3 cup of pineapple juice to the bowl.
  10. 10Add 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar to the bowl.
  11. 11Add 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar to the bowl.
  12. 12Add 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar to the bowl.
  13. 13Add 1/4 cup of melted butter to the bowl.
  14. 14Add 1/4 cup of melted butter to the bowl.
  15. 15Add 1/4 cup of melted butter to the bowl.
  16. 16Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
  17. 17Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
  18. 18Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
  19. 19Whisk the mixture together.
  20. 20Whisk the mixture together.
  21. 21Whisk the mixture together.
  22. 22Whisk in 2 large eggs plus one egg yolk.
  23. 23Whisk in 2 large eggs plus one egg yolk.
  24. 24Whisk in 2 large eggs plus one egg yolk.
  25. 25Add a teaspoon of vanilla to the mixture.
  26. 26Add a teaspoon of vanilla to the mixture.
  27. 27Add a teaspoon of vanilla to the mixture.
  28. 28Mix the ingredients together until combined.
  29. 29Mix the ingredients together until combined.
  30. 30Mix the ingredients together until combined.
  31. 31Add half of the 4 and a quarter cup of all-purpose flour to the mixture, mix it, and then add the other half.
  32. 32Add half of the 4 and a quarter cup of all-purpose flour to the mixture, mix it, and then add the other half.
  33. 33Add half of the 4 and a quarter cup of all-purpose flour to the mixture, mix it, and then add the other half.
  34. 34Once the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, it's ready to be kneaded.
  35. 35Once the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, it's ready to be kneaded.
  36. 36Once the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, it's ready to be kneaded.
  37. 37Sprinkle a little more flour onto the dough and knead it up in the bowl for about 15 minutes.
  38. 38Sprinkle a little more flour onto the dough and knead it up in the bowl for about 15 minutes.
  39. 39Sprinkle a little more flour onto the dough and knead it up in the bowl for about 15 minutes.
  40. 40Add a little bit of grease to the bowl and flip the dough over so it's fully covered in grease.
  41. 41Add a little bit of grease to the bowl and flip the dough over so it's fully covered in grease.
  42. 42Add a little bit of grease to the bowl and flip the dough over so it's fully covered in grease.
  43. 43Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a tea towel, and let it sit and rise until it's doubled in size for about an hour.
  44. 44Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a tea towel, and let it sit and rise until it's doubled in size for about an hour.
  45. 45Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a tea towel, and let it sit and rise until it's doubled in size for about an hour.
  46. 46After an hour, punch down the dough.
  47. 47After an hour, punch down the dough.
  48. 48After an hour, punch down the dough.
  49. 49Divide the dough into individual pieces.
  50. 50Divide the dough into individual pieces.
  51. 51Divide the dough into individual pieces.
  52. 52Shape the rolls by pushing the top into the bottom, making a smooth top, and then place them in a lightly greased 9x13 inch pan.
  53. 53Shape the rolls by pushing the top into the bottom, making a smooth top, and then place them in a lightly greased 9x13 inch pan.
  54. 54Shape the rolls by pushing the top into the bottom, making a smooth top, and then place them in a lightly greased 9x13 inch pan.
  55. 55Cover the pan with plastic wrap and a tea towel, and let it sit, rest, and rise for another hour until doubled in size.
  56. 56Cover the pan with plastic wrap and a tea towel, and let it sit, rest, and rise for another hour until doubled in size.
  57. 57Cover the pan with plastic wrap and a tea towel, and let it sit, rest, and rise for another hour until doubled in size.
  58. 58Stick them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  59. 59Stick them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  60. 60Stick them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  61. 61Brush on some butter on the golden brown rolls.
  62. 62Brush on some butter on the golden brown rolls.
  63. 63Brush on some butter on the golden brown rolls.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • 0.66 cup pineapple juice
  • 0.66 cup pineapple juice
  • 0.66 cup pineapple juice
  • 0.33 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • grease
  • grease
  • grease

Equipment

bowlwhiskspatulaplastic wraptea towel9x13 inch panparchment paperoven

Tips

  • You can use the Hawaiian sweet rolls as sliders or just eat them as rolls.
  • You can weigh out the dough or eyeball it to divide it.
  • You can make the rolls as big or as little as you like.