Homemade Kings Hawaiian Rolls recipe (2024)

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What are the ingredients in King's Hawaiian rolls? ›

ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), EGGS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2 % OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: POTATO FLOUR, WHEY, NONFAT MILK, SALT, SOY FLOUR, YEAST, INACTIVE ...

The major difference that separates them from other dinner rolls is a distinct sweetness. Big King's Hawaiian fans will also tout the texture, its flaky outside and fluffy interior, as a reason it's so delectable.

Our products are ready to eat as they are fully baked. In fact, most people say our bread and rolls don't even make it to the table because they tear into it right away. Most of our products have an ovenable tray or tin, but don't let that fool you…

So to make these buns as “Hawaiian” as possible, I added (you guessed it) pineapple juice as a sweetener in the recipe. The King's Hawaiian rolls don't list pineapple juice as an ingredient, but these buns taste remarkably similar.

Pineapple juice: Pineapple juice is what gives the rolls a sweet and slightly tangy flavor. Buttermilk: Also offers a slight tanginess. Be sure to use whole (full fat) buttermilk. Butter: Is added to give the dough some richness.

At their core, they're sweet, fluffy dinner rolls, like the love child of a chiffon cake and a Martin's potato roll.

Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

"With 3 grams of protein and 95 grams of sodium per slice, this bread does check the box on a couple of points, but the low fiber content and high amount of added sugar and saturated fat lowers its appeal," Smith says.

King's Hawaiian is a Los Angeles-based family-owned and operated bakery, known chiefly for its Hawaiian bread. It was founded by Robert Taira in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1950. Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

King's Hawaiian Bread was first baked and sold in Hawaii beginning in 1950, and the current company was started in California in the late 70s. The bread itself seems to be based on Portuguese sweet bread, an even older style of soft, sweet bread.

These Homemade Hawaiian Rolls will keep for 3 days in an airtight container, stored at room temperature. Don't refrigerate these Hawaiian Rolls, as it will dry them out faster. Refresh in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes, or pop in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, or until warm, before serving.

What's the difference between Hawaiian rolls and regular rolls? ›

Flavor: Hawaiian Rolls are special as they are made with pineapple juice instead of water. The pineapple juice plus a little bit of sugar gives these yeast rolls their distinctive taste! So Soft: These sweet yeast rolls are oh so soft and tender.

The King's Hawaiian spin on classic Portuguese sweet bread, which is often made with milk, sugar, yeast, flour, and pineapple juice in Hawaii, propelled the brand's success in the mainland United States when they introduced it to many Americans for the first time.

Contains: egg, milk, soy, wheat.

Hawaiian bread is similar to Portuguese sweet bread and French brioche bread with the addition of sugar, butter and eggs. The pineapple juice and mashed potatoes set them apart and make them extra sweet, tender and soft!

Pineapple juice and sugar: Pineapple juice and white sugar are essential for this sweet, subtly fruity Hawaiian bread. Eggs: Three eggs add moisture and help bind the bread dough together. Butter: A stick of butter lends even more moisture and richness.

Fast forward to now and King's Hawaiian rolls are flourishing in the marketplace. The only downside is that they don't make gluten-free ones! And so, as I often do, I made my own version. Allow me to introduce you to my delicious Gluten-Free Hawaiian Sweet Bread Rolls recipe!