Homemade King Hawaiian Rolls Or Loaf
Soft, Sweet, and Impossible to Resist — Homemade King’s Hawaiian Rolls
These golden, fluffy rolls are the kind of bread that mysteriously vanish before they ever make it to the table. Whether you’re stacking them with savory sliders or serving them alongside your favorite dish, these homemade King’s Hawaiian Rolls bring that signature sweet island flavor—only better, because you made them.
With tropical pineapple juice, buttery richness, and a hint of vanilla, every bite is soft, pillowy perfection. Ready to roll up your sleeves and bake some joy? Let’s dive in.
🥖 What You’ll Need:
| Category | Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dry | All-purpose flour (divided) | 6 cups (3 now, 3 later) |
| Extra flour (for kneading) | 1/2 cup | |
| Wet | Eggs, beaten | 3 large |
| Pineapple juice (room temp) | 2 cups | |
| Sugar or Splenda | 3/4 cup | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon | |
| Melted butter | 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) | |
| Leavening | Active dry yeast | 2 packets (0.25 oz each) |
👩🍳 Let’s Bake Some Magic
1. Whisk Up the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat your eggs until smooth. Add the pineapple juice, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter. Stir until it smells like a tropical dream.
2. Start the Dough
Add 3 cups of flour to a mixing bowl. Slowly pour in the wet mixture, stirring as you go until everything comes together in a smooth, thick batter.
3. Get the Yeast Going
Sprinkle in the yeast and mix it thoroughly so it’s evenly distributed. This is where the rising magic begins.
4. Bring It All Together
Add the remaining 3 cups of flour gradually. When the dough gets too thick to stir, dive in with your hands and knead until you’ve got a soft, supple dough.
5. Adjust as Needed
If the dough feels too sticky, add a little flour—just a tablespoon at a time—until it’s just tacky and easy to handle.
6. Let It Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
7. Knead & Shape
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead with the extra 1/2 cup of flour for about 10–15 turns. Shape into rolls or loaves and place in buttered pans.
8. Final Rise
Cover again and let rise—rolls will take about an hour, loaves around 90 minutes. You’re looking for that puffy, doubled-in-size look.
9. Bake to Golden Perfection
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and your kitchen smells like heaven.
10. Butter Them Up
Fresh out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter for a glossy, mouthwatering finish. Serve warm—and watch them disappear!
🌺 Tip: These rolls freeze beautifully—if you somehow manage to have any left!
Want a version with a cinnamon swirl or garlic butter twist? I can help customize it too.
