Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (or one packet)
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• Additional melted butter for brushing (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the pineapple juice until it’s warm but not boiling. Remove it from heat.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, salt, and eggs.
4. Add the frothy yeast mixture and warm pineapple juice to the bowl with the butter, salt, and eggs. Stir to combine.
5. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add more flour if needed, but keep the dough soft.
7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
8. Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air bubbles.
9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
10. Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape them into rolls. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each roll.
11. Cover the rolls loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
12. Optionally, brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter before baking to give them a golden finish.
13. Bake the Hawaiian sweet rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
14. Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

These Hawaiian sweet rolls are soft, fluffy, and subtly sweet, making them perfect for sliders, sandwiches, or just as a delightful snack. Enjoy these tropical-inspired rolls that capture the essence of Hawaiian flavors!