Homemade King Hawaiian Rolls Or Loaf

Fluffy, golden, and just the right amount of sweet—King’s Hawaiian Rolls are the kind of bread that disappears before dinner’s even served. Whether you’re piling them high with sliders or pairing them with your favorite meal, these homemade rolls taste every bit as amazing as the store-bought ones—and baking them yourself makes them even more satisfying.

With tropical pineapple juice, rich butter, and a whisper of vanilla, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into pure comfort. Here’s how to make your own batch from scratch:

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Mix the wet ingredients
Beat the eggs until smooth. Stir in the pineapple juice, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter until fully combined.

2. Build the base dough
In a large mixing bowl, add 3 cups of flour. Gradually incorporate the wet mixture into the flour, stirring until smooth.

3. Activate the yeast
Add the yeast and mix well to distribute it evenly.

4. Finish the dough
Mix in the remaining 3 cups of flour bit by bit. Once it gets too thick to stir, knead by hand until a soft dough forms.

5. Adjust consistency
If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle in a tablespoon of flour at a time. You want it slightly tacky but manageable.

6. First rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

7. Knead and shape
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead with the extra 1/2 cup flour for 10–15 turns. Shape into rolls or form into loaves and place in buttered baking pans.

8. Second rise
Cover again and let rise. Rolls need about 1 hour, loaves closer to 90 minutes—both should double in size.

9. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and deliciously aromatic.

10. Finish with flair
Once out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter for that glossy finish and extra depth of flavor. Serve warm and watch them vanish.