Hawaiian Sweet Roll – Perfect Bite

What is Hawaiian Sweet Roll?

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are light, buttery, and subtly sweet dinner rolls with pineapple filling for a surprisingly tropical feel. Most recipes call for pineapple juice and milk, but many also call for crushed pineapple.

I prefer the latter. Trust me, you can barely taste the pineapple, but it’s a mouth-watering accent that you won’t want to miss. To create this Hawaiian sweet roll recipe, I added pineapple and brown sugar to my already trusty milk bread.

Ingredient list

1. yeast It gives the roll enough rise to achieve a fluffy feel that satisfies the soul. Active dry yeast, instant yeast, and rapid rise yeast all work fine. Activate with lukewarm (not boiling) water.
2. milk It provides the liquid for making the dough and contributes to its gorgeous golden color while baking.
3. flavor – Brown sugar, butter, pineapple, and vanilla extract enhance the flavor and give it a Hawaiian home-cooked feel.
4. egg Please do it a lot. They give fat and structure, and the yolks give the bread an appetizing yellow hue.
5. flour – Both all-purpose and strong flours work well in this recipe. Whatever you have on hand.
6. egg wash – Add a little milk and egg yolk to give the rolls a shiny golden color on the outside.

How to make Hawaiian sweet rolls

make the dough

• activate yeast – Mix 2 tablespoons of warm water and yeast in a stand mixer. Stir to dissolve for about 5 minutes. (Yes, you can mix it by hand.) (Photo 1)
• combine Combine milk, butter pieces, sugar, and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for a few seconds and stir. Repeat until butter is melted. If the temperature of the mixture is above 115°F (45°C), let it cool to avoid killing the yeast and curdling the eggs. (Photos 2-3)
• egg – Lightly whisk the eggs and vanilla extract and add to the butter mixture. Toss everything into the yeast mixture. (Photo 4)
• pineapple – Add pineapple and mix over medium heat using a dough hook until thoroughly combined. (Photo 4)
• flour – Add 3¾ cups of strong flour while stirring. Continue mixing for about 8 minutes. Stop kneading when the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Add as little flour as possible to make a soft dough. (Photos 6-7)
• knead by hand – Alternatively, place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. (Photo 7)
• rise – Place the dough in a large greased bowl. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size. Punch out the fabric. (Photos 8-9)

Let’s make sweet rolls

• make a roll – Divide the dough into 12 equal parts and form into balls. Place in a greased 12-inch round pan. Alternatively, you can make bread by forming the dough into a log and placing it seam side down in a greased loaf pan. (Photo 10)
• egg wash – Whisk the milk and egg yolks, then brush the rolls or bread with the egg wash. Cover the rolls with a clean towel and let rise for 2 hours. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. It rises slowly and has a great flavor.
• bake – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake until the dough is deep golden brown and pats hollow (about 20 minutes). Remove from the pan and let cool. It’s really delicious when eaten warm.

Recipe variations

1. tropical add-in – Add shredded coconut to the batter for an extra tropical touch. You can also add a small cube of pineapple to the center of each roll when shaping.
2. dessert roll – Instead of egg wash, brush the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and ground cinnamon before baking.
3. hawaiian pizza roll – Adding chopped ham and grated mozzarella cheese to the dough makes it even more delicious.

tips and tricks

1. It’s okay if the yeast is activated and becomes foamy. If not, toss it to keep it fresh.
2. Make sure the water is not hot enough to kill the yeast. If you don’t have a thermometer, a good way to check is by dipping a clean finger. If it feels hot, it may be too hot. Anywhere between 95°F (35°C) and 115°F (45°C) is fine.
3. To make fluffy bread, patiently let it rise until it doubles in size. It’s normal for fermentation to take longer on cooler days and longer on warm, humid days.
4. If the bread does not rise within an hour, try turning on the oven and warming it for 10 minutes. Then turn off the power and let the dough rise in the oven.

How to prepare and store

I love making these sweet Hawaiian rolls in double or triple batches. Freeze it in an airtight Ziploc bag for 2-3 months, and reheat it in the oven for 5-10 minutes. It can be stored in the refrigerator (stored properly) for up to a week, or in a bread box at room temperature for 2-3 days.

You can also freeze the dough and then thaw, knead, roll, and bake the dough when you’re ready to eat fresh bread.

What to eat with Hawaiian sweet rolls

The combination of these delicate rolls is sweet potato soup or carrot ginger soup For a cozy and hearty weeknight meal. You can also enjoy Hawaiian sweet rolls for lunch. stack on top pulled pork A quick and delicious midday snack.

More divine bread recipes to try

1. perfect brioche bun
2. Pulbara Garlic Bread Roll
3. potato bread roll
4. irish soda bread
5. focaccia bread

See how to make

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This blog post was originally published in March 2017 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and videos.