Hawaiian Sweet Rolls Style Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet Hawaiian sweet rolls bring a tropical twist to traditional dinner rolls, perfect for everyday meals or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice, warm
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- Extra melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm pineapple juice and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add melted butter, warm milk, egg, and the activated yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place them close together in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover and let the rolls rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and brush warm rolls with melted butter for a shiny, flavorful finish.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of grated orange zest to the dough or serve the rolls warm with honey butter.