🥖 Homemade Sweet Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy, lightly sweet rolls that taste much better than store-bought ones.
✅ Ingredients
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3 ¼ cups plain baking flour (use 3 cups first, save ¼ cup for later)
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1 sachet instant baking yeast
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1 cup pineapple juice
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⅓ cup white sugar
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2 eggs
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½ teaspoon vanilla essence
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4 tablespoons melted butter (slightly warm)
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Extra butter or oil for greasing pan
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, add:
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Eggs
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Melted butter
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Pineapple juice
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Sugar
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Vanilla
Whisk everything well until smooth.
Step 2: Make Dough
Add:
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3 cups flour
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Instant yeast
Mix with spoon until sticky dough forms.
Step 3: First Rise
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Lightly oil another bowl.
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Put dough inside and cover with clean cloth.
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Keep in warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Step 4: Knead Dough
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Sprinkle ¼ cup flour on clean surface.
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Take out dough and knead gently for 2–3 minutes.
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Dough should feel soft, not sticky.
Step 5: Shape Rolls
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Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.
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Roll into balls.
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Place in greased 9×13 baking pan.
Step 6: Second Rise
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Cover pan with cloth.
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Rest again for 1 hour until puffy.
Step 7: Bake
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Bake for 25–30 minutes
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Tops should be golden brown.
Step 8: Finish
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Brush tops with butter while hot.
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Cool slightly and serve warm.
⭐ Tips
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Keep dough in warm place for rising (switched-off oven works well).
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If dough does not rise, yeast may be old.
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Orange juice can replace pineapple juice if needed.
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Store in airtight container for 4 days.
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Freeze for up to 5 months.
❓ FAQ
Why two rises?
First rise builds flavor. Second rise makes rolls fluffy.
Can I prepare dough earlier?
Yes, let first rise happen in fridge overnight.
How do I know they’re done?
Golden tops and light sound when tapped.