Sweet Yeast Rolls
Soft and slightly sweet yeast rolls made from scratch. These homemade Hawaiian rolls are perfect for holiday sides, slider recipes, or any dinner where you want homemade bread on the table.
Ingredients
- 1 package 0.25 oz Instant Dry Yeast
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice warmed to 110°F (the acidity and sugar in the juice are what give these rolls their signature lift and flavor)
- 2 Large Eggs room temperature
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract adds a subtle "pastry" aroma
The Flour Base:
- 3 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour divided
Honey-Butter Wash:
- 1 Tbsp Melted Butter
- 1 Tbsp Honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the warmed pineapple juice and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. This ensures your rolls will actually rise and become "cloud-like."
- Whisk the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla into the foamy yeast mixture. The fats from the eggs and butter are what create the tender "pillowy" crumb.
- Add 3 cups of flour. Mix until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. If you are using a stand mixer, use the dough hook on low speed.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Turn the dough onto a surface dusted with the remaining 1/4 cup of flour. Knead gently for 2–3 minutes. You want the dough to be smooth and elastic but still slightly tacky to the touch. Too much flour will make the rolls heavy.
- Divide the dough into 12 even pieces (roughly the size of a golf ball). Roll them into tight, smooth rounds and place them in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Cover and let the rolls rise again for 45–60 minutes. They should be touching each other and looking very puffy.
- Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
- As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, whisk together the 1 Tbsp of melted butter and 1 Tbsp of honey. Brush this glaze generously over the hot rolls. It will soak in slightly, creating a soft, sweet, and glossy top.
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