Description
Looking for the best homemade Hawaiian swee rolls recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so fluffy! Perfect for simple dinner ideas or a sweet snack, these rolls are soft, buttery, and slightly tropical thanks to pineapple juice. They’re one of the best easy baking ideas for family gatherings. Save this simple and delicious recipe for your next meal or holiday dinner!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- Honey or simple syrup, for brushing
Instructions
- Warm milk and pineapple juice until lukewarm, then whisk in sugar and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter.
- Mix to form a dough, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough, divide into balls, and shape.
- Arrange in greased baking dish, cover, and rise another 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Brush tops with honey or simple syrup right out of the oven.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Cover with foil halfway for softer tops.
- Make ahead and freeze for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg