Our mouthwatering tale begins in the 1950's in Hilo, Hawaii. There Robert R. Taira, the Hawaiian-born son of Japanese immigrants who graduated top of his baking class, opened his first bakeshop: Robert's Bakery. Here is where the first soft round loaves of the Original Hawaiian Sweet bread were made.

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.

King's Hawaiian rolls, born at a bakery on the Big Island in the 1950s, have since made their way to supermarkets nationwide. Our version of these popular rolls are pillowy-soft and lightly sweet thanks to pineapple juice and brown sugar.

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."

Unsalted Butter: Provides richness, flavor, and helps to keep the rolls soft and moist. Instant Yeast: Acts as a leavening agent to help the dough rise and create a light and airy texture in the rolls. Pineapple Juice: Adds sweetness and a hint of tropical flavor to the rolls, giving them their distinct Hawaiian taste.

In October 2003, King's Hawaiian moved its bakery to a 151,000-square foot facility in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood of Los Angeles (which has a Torrance postal address). At the time, the new bakery was expected to be big enough for many years.

6 Smart Ways to Use King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

• Sweet or Savory Bread Pudding. Turning your rolls into a rich and hearty baked dish is a great use that's totally adaptable to your preferences and the occasion at hand.
• Croutons.
• Sliders/Sandwiches.
• Monkey Bread.
• Easy Sticky Buns.

What's the difference between Hawaiian rolls and regular rolls? They are an enriched roll, meaning that they include butter and eggs. Regular rolls usually do not. Hawaiian rolls also include pineapple juice to give them that tasty, sweet, pineapple flavor.

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, YEAST, WHEY, NONFAT MILK, SOY FLOUR, SALT, DEGERMINATED ...

A form of sweet bread roll; a variant of massa sovada pão doce Portuguese sweet rolls bread originating in Hawaii from the Portuguese immigrant community.

Gather the ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the water, milk, melted butter, and egg. Place the milk mixture along with the flour, sugar, salt, and instant or bread machine yeast in the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Set to the dough cycle.

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.

KING'S HAWAIIAN KING'S HAWAIIAN Rolls have a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a touch of sweetness that can elevate even the simplest ham and cheese slider.

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.

Richer in shortening, milk, and sugar than bread doughs, sweet doughs often contain whole eggs, egg yolks, egg whites, or corresponding dried products.

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls Ingredients Pineapple Juice: For sweetness and Hawaiian flair. Instant Yeast: This will make your rolls light and fluffy. Milk: I use warm milk to activate the yeast. Make sure it's not too hot (just slightly warmer than room temp) or else it will kill the yeast.