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    Home » Bread Recipes » Biscuits, Rolls, and Muffins Recipes

    Published: Oct 31, 2011 · Modified: Apr 6, 2026 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

    These Homemade Hawaiian sweet rolls are amazing!  I've actually dreamt of the flavor of these many times since I made them.  There are not many recipes I can say I actually dream about, but this is one of them.

    Hawaiian Sweet Roll Recipe

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2011. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

     

    HOMEMADE HAWAIIAN SWEET ROLLS     

    3-½ cups flour
    ½ cup potato flakes
    â…“ cup sugar
    2-¼ teaspoons yeast
    1 teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    2 tablespoons dry minced onion
    2 tablespoons garlic powder
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
    1 cup pineapple juice
    â…“ cup milk
    4 tablespoons butter
    1 egg, beaten
    2 teaspoons coconut extract

     

    -Add the first 9 ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
    -Sift together to blend thoroughly and make a well in the center.

    -In a small saucepan (or microwave) heat until butter melts and liquids are warm (not hot).

    -Add the butter mixture to the flour mixture.
    -Stir well to combine.
    -Add the coconut extract and beaten egg to the mixture and, using your hands, mix and knead the dough (on a floured surface) until completely blended and the dough is soft and smooth.
    -Place your dough into a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
    -Place in a warm, draft-free place (I use my preheated warmed oven at 220 degrees and turned off) until doubled. About an hour.
    -After an hour's time, remove the dough and punch it down to deflate.
    -Allow the dough to rest for about 10 minutes.
    -Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
    -Divide the dough into 12-15 balls and place them next to each other in the baking pan.
    -Cover again with plastic wrap and allow to rise in that warm place for an additional one hour.
    -Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
    -Bake your rolls for approximately 35 minutes or until golden and the amazing aroma is wafting through your house.   SO GOOD!
    -Brush with melted butter (optional, but why not?) and serve!

     

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    1. Karen says

      November 07, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      Interesting ingredients... they sound really good! I joined the SRC last month but missed my cutoff date. I better go look to see what's up for this month! Thanks for visiting my blog. Going to take a trip through yours now. *Love* your artistry and your Etsy shop!

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    2. Shirley says

      November 04, 2011 at 9:39 am

      Gosh you've done these so well I dont know what to say! Glad to have met you through SRC. Keep in touch.

      Reply
    3. Erin says

      November 04, 2011 at 2:26 am

      Hawaiian sweet rolls are my absolute favorite. Pinned this so I can make this. Thanks! Welcome to the SRC!

      Reply
    4. Rhonda says

      November 04, 2011 at 1:05 am

      I'm from Croup C but I'm an honorary Group D this time around. Welcome to SRC! I love Hawaiian sweet rolls, they are so addicting.

      Reply
    5. Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny says

      November 03, 2011 at 4:40 pm

      Wow these rolls look absolutely delicious, what a great choice for SRC! Love your blog, so glad to be a new follower! xoxo

      Reply
    6. Kathleen says

      November 03, 2011 at 3:46 am

      Thanks for stopping by my blog and very nice to meet ya! These look off the charts amazing!!!!

      Reply
    7. bridget {bake at 350} says

      November 02, 2011 at 11:13 pm

      Renee...those look DIVINE!!!

      Reply
    8. yummychunklet says

      November 02, 2011 at 1:50 am

      Gasp! These sound absolutely fantastic!

      Reply
    9. yummychunklet says

      November 02, 2011 at 1:50 am

      Gasp! These sound absolutely fantastic!

      Reply
    10. Paula says

      November 01, 2011 at 12:42 pm

      Oh My Renee but these do look and sound delicious. I'm happy that you joined this Secret Recipe Club and I think you'll have a lot of fun meeting all the other members not to mention discovering new recipes.

      Reply
    11. Rituparna says

      November 01, 2011 at 10:39 am

      Those sweet rolls look delicious !

      Reply
    12. Lisa~~ says

      November 01, 2011 at 1:33 am

      I adore Hawaiian sweet rolls and this looks like a wonderful recipe.

      If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my Group 'A' & 'C' SRC recipes this month: Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies and Thin Mint Irish Coffee.

      Lisa~~
      Cook Lisa Cook

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    13. mybeautifuldisasters says

      October 31, 2011 at 8:38 pm

      Awesome choice on the recipe!!! I LOVE these! To be honest I'm a little shocked you chose them because those pictures from that post are back from when I never edited or used a good camera, but phew thank goodness you looked at the important stuff (INGREDIENTS!) Thank you so much for the kind words, it really means a lot to me to have such a wonderful, gorgeous blog post something by *me*

      Reply
    14. April says

      October 31, 2011 at 7:23 pm

      Dropping by from SRC. I'm always looking for new types of dinner rolls, since my hubby likes bread with his supper. I'll be trying these tasty looking ones soon.

      Reply
    15. Ellen Zames says

      October 31, 2011 at 2:44 pm

      Hi! I just found you through the secret recipe club. Love your blog!

      We would love to invite you over to visit our blog and link up to our weekly themed blog hop called Everyday Sisters Sharing Sundays. This week’s theme is SWEET and SAVORY! We hope to see you there. http://everydaysisters.blogspot.com/2011/10/everyday-sisters-sharing-sunday-19.html

      Ellen

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    16. Avril says

      October 31, 2011 at 2:40 pm

      Such beautiful rolls! You did a great job making them 🙂

      Happy Halloween!
      ~avril
      (from group D of SRC)

      Reply

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