Hawaiian Sweet Bread Recipe | Barbara Bakes (2024)

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A light and fluffy, slightly sweet round loaf of yeast bread with a Hawaiian twist.

Many of you are probablyfamiliarwith the round King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread you can buy in grocery stores. Did you know it’s easy to make at home. You just make the dough, let it rest 15 minutes, shape it in to a round loaf and put it in a pie plate. After another 15 minutes resting time, you pop it in the oven until it’s golden brown and ready to eat.

This recipe is slightly adapted from theHawaiian Honey Bread recipeon the Red Star Yeast website.Have you tried the Red Star Platinum yeast yet? I love it, especially in recipes like this one where you don’t wait for the dough to double in size before baking it. You’ll get great oven spring. I was amazed how much this loaf rose in the oven.

This bread makes great French toast. I turned my loaf in to deep fried Hawaiian Sweetbread French Toast Sticks. They’re a great way to use this sweetbread.

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Hawaiian Sweet Bread

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Course: Yeast Breads

Keyword: baking, food, recipe

Servings: 1 Round Loaf

Author: Barbara Schieving

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 ¼ cups bread flour
  • 4 ½ teaspoons 2 packages Red Star Platinum Yeast
  • cup nonfat dry milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring if desired

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, combine 2 ¼ cups flour, yeast, dry milk and salt; mix well.

  • In saucepan or microwave safe dish, heat pineapple juice, ½ cup water, butter, and honey until warm (120° - 130°F; butter does not have to melt).

  • Add liquids to flour mixture. Add 2 eggs and food coloring. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.

  • Switch to the dough hook and mix in the remaining flour a little at a time, to make a soft dough, adding more or less flour as needed. Knead the dough for 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place about 15 minutes.

  • Punch down dough. On lightly floured surface, shape into a round loaf. Place in greased 9 or 10-inch round pie pan. Cover; let rise in warm place about 15 minutes. Combine egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush loaf.

  • Bake at 375º for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool.

Notes

slightly adapted from the Hawaiian Honey Bread recipe on the Red Star Yeast website.

More bread recipes you might like:

Cinnamon Swirl Brioche, Barbara Bakes
Julia Child’s French Bread, Barbara Bakes
Honey Wheat Sandwich Bread, Simple Bites
America’s Test Kitchen Rustic Almost No-Knead Bread, Judy’s Kitchen

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  1. Bella Harp

    Can I use a glass pie pan? I went on a trip to Hawaii and had some amazing Hawaiian bread, so I have since then been looking for a recipe. I think this will be amazing. Thank you in advance!

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    • Barbara Schieving

      Hi Bella – yes, a glass pie pan should work well. Isn’t it fun to try new foods while vacationing and come home and make them at home. Enjoy!

      Reply

  2. Jennifer

    Can you make this dough ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking?

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    • Barbara Schieving

      Hi Jennifer – yes, you can refrigerate it before shaping it. Just be sure and allow plenty of time for the dough to warm up and rise in the morning. Enjoy!

      Reply

  3. Alida

    I made these today and OMG they are SO DELICIOUS!!! I followed instructions to the T (and my water for the yeast was 110 degrees – FYI) and got two perfectly done loaves of breads with perfect sweetness. Perfect all around. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us! Will definitely add to my favorite breads list 😀

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  4. LT Lillard

    King’s Hawaiian Bread has no pineapple juice in it.

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  5. Steve & Elly

    Great recipe! We live very rural and only can find the commercial bread on rare occasions and we too tried (and loved) it as French Bread long ago.
    My wife tried it and it was a winner the first time 🙂

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  6. dar

    Can I use a bread machine?

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    • Barbara Schieving

      Hi Dar – Yes, I think you could make the dough in a bread machine.

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FAQs

Are you supposed to bake Hawaiian bread? ›

Keep the product inside the container and just remove the plastic wrapping! Place this into a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2-3 minutes for the rolls and 3-5 minutes for the bread, depending on how warm you want it. You will then have a sweet smelling home to enjoy your rolls.

What is Hawaiian sweet bread made of? ›

Beat yeast mixture, pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, melted butter, 1/2 cup water, vanilla, and ginger together in a large bowl. Stir in 1/2 of the flour until no dry spots remain. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to form a stiff dough.

What makes Hawaiian bread so good? ›

The recipe combines milk, sugar, yeast, flour, and sometimes pineapple juice to add that delightful sweetness to the roll, and reflects the strong Portuguese influences in Hawaiian cuisine.

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 ...

How do you know when sweet bread is done? ›

Use a thermometer (I like the Thermapen) to assess the doneness of pan breads, freeform loaves, and soft rolls. A temperature of 190°F at the center will yield bread that's fully baked (soft and moist) but not over-baked (tough and dry).

How many rolls are in Hawaiian bread? ›

KING'S HAWAIIAN® Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls are now available in a 24 pre-sliced pack. Rolls can be removed apart. Rolls have a horizontal slice mid-way down through the roll.

Who invented Hawaiian sweet bread? ›

The tradition began with Robert Taira, the Hawaiian-born son of Japanese immigrant parents who opened a bakery in the city of Hilo in the late 1950s. So beloved were Taira's fresh-from-the-oven rolls that he quickly expanded to a larger facility in Honolulu in 1963.

Is Hawaiian sweet bread the same as brioche? ›

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!

What to eat with Hawaiian rolls? ›

They're the ideal base for classic sandwiches like ham and cheese, for slider-sized hamburger patties, and plenty more. Not only do they make a flavorful base for sandwiches and sliders, but we even think they're great for topping casseroles.

How long does Hawaiian bread stay good for? ›

Store on the countertop in an airtight container or ziplock to maintain moisture and freshness. They will typically keep in this setting for a few days. Keep them in the fridge if you don't plan to use them within 3-5 days.

Does Hawaiian bread have eggs? ›

Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, sugar, butter (pasteurized cream, salt), eggs, contains less than 2% of each of the following: sodium silicoaluminate, potato flour, yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid (added as a dough ...

How old is Hawaiian bread? ›

King's Hawaiian rolls are sort of a supermarket hot item. They originated in Hilo, Hawaii, on the big island, in the 1950s. Founder Robert Taira created a bakery selling loaves of soft and sweet breads that, as the company states, "rarely made it home."

Are you supposed to bake Hawaiian sweet rolls? ›

Bake until golden brown, about 20 – 23 minutes, rotating dish halfway through baking. Let rolls cool in dish on wire rack for 10 minutes then brush with remaining butter. Best served warm. TO REHEAT room-temperature rolls, wrap in aluminum foil, place on baking sheet, and bake in 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.

Do Hawaiian rolls have honey in them? ›

Hawaiian rolls are sweet, soft, small round rolls that are infused with pineapple juice and a bit of honey; they make great Hawaiian bun sliders, and they have a very subtle sweet flavor which is what makes these rolls unique.

What flavor are Hawaiian rolls? ›

Bagged Dinner Rolls

Give your next sandwich or appetizer a hint of tropical flavor. Our Sweet Hawaiian Rolls are made with juice from real pineapples. In your grocer's freezer section.

Why do you have to boil bread before baking? ›

Boiling breads like bagels and pretzels effectively sets the crust before it goes in the oven. The water doesn't actually penetrate very far into the bread because the starch on the exterior quickly gels and forms a barrier. Bagels are typically boiled for 30-60 seconds on each side.

Should I bake bread with or without lid? ›

For most loaves there's a simple answer: Put a lid on it. For making a steamy environment, a covered baker is hard to beat.

How do you bake pre cooked bread? ›

Heat your oven to 230°C/450°F. Then add the loaf, and bake until it's to your liking. I find that 20 minutes work well for me. Then take it out of the oven.

How to use oven to bake bread? ›

During the last 15 minutes of rising time, preheat oven to 450°F. When ready to bake, score the bread with a sharp knife or razor, making an X or a hash mark to allow the dough to expand freely. Cover and place in the hot oven. Bake for 30 minutes.

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