Homemade Hawaiian Rolls {Super Soft + Fluffy}
Super soft and super fluffy, these Hawaiian rolls will be your favorite way to make a sandwich from now on. I know you want to ask if you really need the pineapple juice and the potato flakes. You do. You do! If you don’t have them, just make some normal rolls. But for this bread recipe, they’re a must.
These Hawaiian rolls rise faster than a typical sandwich loaf. So, be watchful during the rising phase. Overproofing can cause the rolls to deflate when baking.
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Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need
As I said, you do need the potato flakes and pineapple juice. The flakes give the rolls their soft and fluffy texture, and the juice gives them that unique sweet flavor. If you think it’s a waste to buy these two ingredients just for this, you can also use them to make Hawaiian sandwich bread!
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You do really want to use a stand mixer or bread machine for the kneading to get the right texture.
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This makes 16 rolls, which is usually enough. But if you have a heavy-duty mixer like the Bosch, you can easily double this recipe. If you’d like to double or triple this recipe, you can make adjustments in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Equipment
- Stand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- ¼ cup instant potato flakes
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 egg for brushing the top of the loaf
How to Make Hawaiian Rolls
Serving & Storing
These are perfect for sliders, like our favorite chicken artichoke sliders, or as a side to any recipe with leftover smoked chicken.
Questions and Troubleshooting
More Soft Rolls You’ll Love
There’s nothing like pulling a fluffy roll off a baking sheet. There are so many more you can make!
- These potato rolls are also super soft and have a sweet honey glaze.
- Make these classic old-fashioned yeast rolls for your next holiday meal.
- Italian sub rolls will make your sandwiches that much better. Trust me. I’ve been making them for 5 years.
Printable Recipe
Homemade Hawaiian Rolls
Equipment
- Stand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- ¼ cup instant potato flakes
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 egg for brushing the top of the loaf
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Instructions
- Knead. Combine all ingredients in a bread machine, a stand mixer, or a large bowl. Mix for a few minutes and check to make sure that the dough is not too dry or too wet. It should be soft and smooth but still clear the sides of the bowl. Knead for at least 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. (If using bread machine, simply select the "dough" cycle and skip to step 4).
- First rise. Shape dough into a ball and place in a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with greased plastic wrap or a damp tea towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled.
- Shape. Remove dough from bowl and place on counter or cutting board. Divide into 16 equal pieces (it is easiest to divide in half, then quarters, etc.) and shape into rolls. Do not smash the top down, but pull from the bottom.
- Second rise. Cover the rolls with greased plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rise for 45 minutes. The rolls should nearly double in size. Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 375℉ degrees with a rack in the center.
- Bake. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the rolls are very golden brown and the internal temperature is 195-200℉. Let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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