Sweet Einkorn Hawaiian Rolls

Close up of an einkorn hawaiian roll on a white counter. Several more rolls in the background.

Sweet einkorn Hawaiian rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. Serve them as a side, or turn them into sliders for a ready-made meal. These freeze well, so make them in bulk and enjoy them any time! Use einkorn flour or any all-purpose flour for the best homemade Hawaiian rolls you’ll ever try!

Course Appetizer, Bread, Breakfast, Dinner, Easter, lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine American, baking, bread

Keyword einkorn hawaiian bread, einkorn hawaiian rolls, hawaiian rolls

Prep Time 50

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1 10

Servings rolls

Calories 245kcal

Cost $5

Ingredients

4 2/3 cups all-purpose einkorn flour (550g)
1 1/4 cup pineapple juice
3 tbsp butter room temperature
1 whole egg
1/2 cup sugar
9 g yeast
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ginger powder

Reserve Butter for Brushing Tops

4 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

Heat the pineapple juice in a small sauce pan until it reaches 115°F, no hotter or it will kill the yeast.
Combine all the ingredients together in the bowl of an electric mixer (minus the reserve butter for brushing). Using a dough hook attachment, knead for 10 minutes on low. If you are kneading by hand, knead for 12-15 minutes, until until dough is smooth and shiny.
Turn the dough into a buttered bowl and cover. Allow to rise in a warm place for 25-45 minutes.
Onto a floured surface, place the dough and separate into 8-12 equal sized pieces. Shape into smooth rounds and place them into a buttered 9x13 baking pan.
Rise uncovered for 25-40 minutes.
Brush the top with melted butter and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temp is at least 180°F.
Remove the rolls from the oven and brush again with melted butter. Cool and enjoy!

Notes

Keep rolls in an air tight container at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 3 months.

Freezing Homemade Hawaiian Rolls

Psst… You can turn these rolls into Hawaiian Roll Sliders for enjoying fresh, or freeze them for later!

Bake – Fully bake your rolls and allow them to cool completely at room temperature.
Portion – We freeze about 6 rolls per plastic bread bag, which is 1-2 meals worth for us, depending on whether the rolls are a side dish, or part of the meal (sliders).
Freeze – Place your rolls in the freezer somewhere flat. Once they are frozen, you can move them. Freezing them flat helps protect their shape.
Thaw – Once you’re ready, place the rolls in the fridge overnight to thaw, or leave on the counter (in the bag) for 2-4 hours until thawed. Enjoy!

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