Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan, heat pineapple juice over medium-low temperature until juice reaches about 105°F.
2. 2
   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, stir together yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
3. 3
   Once the pineapple juice is at temperature, add to the bowl. Stir, and let the yeast mixture stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
4. 4
   Once the yeast is foamy, add the remaining sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and eggs; stir to combine.
5. 5
   Switch from the paddle attachment to the dough hook, and add 3 cups of flour. Stir on low.
6. 6
   Continue adding flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough clears the sides of the bowl. The dough will feel slightly sticky. It takes 5 1/2 cups of flour for my rolls.
7. 7
   Once the dough comes together and clears the sides, continue to knead for about 1 minute.
8. 8
   Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and let it rise until dough has doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Shape dough into rolls. If you would like smaller, dinner-sized rolls, shape into 24 rolls. If you would like larger, bun-sized rolls, shape into 12-18 rolls depending on desired size.
10. 10
    Cover rolls with plastic wrap, and let rolls rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
11. 11
    Toward the end of the second rise, preheat oven to 350°F.
12. 12
    Bake rolls for about 20 minutes (for dinner-sized rolls), or until rolls are golden brown.
13. 13
    Immediately brush rolls with butter.
14. 14
    Serve warm or at room temperature.