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Hawaiian Rolls with Stand Mixer Recipe

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4.9 from 127 reviews
  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 Rolls 1x

Description

These soft and fluffy Hawaiian Rolls are made with a sweet pineapple juice base and enriched with butter and eggs. Using a stand mixer simplifies the process of mixing and kneading the dough, allowing you to create perfect homemade rolls with a tender crumb and a slightly sweet flavor. Ideal as a side for any meal or for sandwiches, these rolls are irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Yeast Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon Instant Dry Yeast
  • 2 tablespoon Water
  • 4 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (from total)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (total, including 4 tbsp used in yeast mixture)
  • 2 tablespoon Corn Starch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt

For Finishing

  • Egg white from 1 egg (reserved)
  • Butter (to taste, for brushing after baking)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In your mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons water. Mix together, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest for 15 minutes until it becomes foamy and activated.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Once the yeast mixture is ready, add 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 3 whole eggs, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are completely combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 2 tablespoons corn starch. Turn off your mixer and add this mixture to the wet mixture in the mixer bowl. Resume mixing until smooth.
  4. Add More Flour & Mix: Switch to a dough hook attachment on your mixer, add 1 cup all-purpose flour, and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Add Remaining Flour & Knead: Add the remaining 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and mix until the dough starts to pull together. Stop the mixer, scrape down the dough, and continue kneading on medium speed for another 5 minutes. The dough should be sticky but not stick heavily to your hand.
  6. Knead by Hand & First Rise: Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and lightly flour the work surface. Knead the dough a few times with your hands until smooth. Press the dough with your finger; it should spring back. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for about 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray or grease it with butter.
  8. Shape Rolls: Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 16 equal portions (about 60 grams each). Shape each portion into a smooth ball by gathering the edges underneath and pinching together the seams. Place the balls seam-side down into the prepared baking dish.
  9. Second Rise: Let the shaped rolls sit and rise uncovered in the baking dish for 45 minutes until puffy.
  10. Brush with Egg White and Bake: Beat the reserved egg white and brush it gently over the tops of the rolls to give them a shiny glaze. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  11. Finish with Butter: Remove the rolls from the oven and while still warm, brush the tops with butter to add flavor and gloss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use fresh pineapple juice for the best natural sweetness and flavor boost.
  • Make sure your yeast is active; the initial resting step creates foam – if it doesn’t, your yeast might be expired.
  • Keep an eye on the dough during kneading – it should be sticky but pull away from the bowl’s sides.
  • Letting the rolls rise twice ensures soft, fluffy texture.
  • You can freeze unbaked rolls after shaping; thaw and let rise before baking.
  • Brush with melted butter after baking for a rich, glossy finish.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Hawaiian rolls, pineapple rolls, sweet bread, homemade rolls, soft dinner rolls, stand mixer bread

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