Easy Homemade Hawaiian Rolls with Pineapple Cake Mix
Fluffy Hawaiian rolls made with pineapple cake mix and instant yeast. This no-fuss dough combines warm water, cake mix, and all-purpose flour for tender, slightly sweet rolls. After two rises and 25 minutes of baking at 350 degrees, brush with melted butter for a golden finish.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Combine pineapple cake mix, instant yeast, and warm water in a large bowl. Mix on low speed until combined.
- 2
Add all-purpose flour one half cup at a time with the mixer on low until the dough becomes too thick for the mixer to handle.
- 3
Stir in the remaining flour by hand, reserving 1/2 cup. The dough should be slightly sticky but workable.
- 4
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead in the remaining 1/2 cup flour for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, and flip to coat the surface with oil.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a clean towel. Place in a warm spot to rise for 30 minutes until doubled in size.
- 7
Punch down the dough and divide into approximately 30 pieces.
- 8
Shape each piece into a roll approximately 2 inches in diameter and place on a baking sheet.
- 9
Cover with a clean towel and place in a warm spot to rise again for 30 minutes.
- 10
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 11
Bake rolls for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- 12
Remove from oven and brush with melted butter. Allow to cool.
Tips
Use warm water between 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal yeast activation.
The dough should be slightly sticky; avoid adding too much flour during kneading or rolls will be dense.
A warm spot can be inside a turned-off oven with the light on, or near a heating vent.
Good to Know
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Prepare dough through first rise. Punch down, cover, and refrigerate up to 8 hours. Shape and proceed with second rise the next day.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Reheat wrapped in foil at 350 degrees for 10 minutes if desired.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the 8-minute knead to avoid dense, gummy rolls.
Do not rush the rises; both 30-minute rises are essential for proper texture and rise.
Do not overbake; rolls should be golden brown but still tender to avoid drying out.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
alters sweetness and flavor profile