Gluten-Free Hawaiian Rolls

These Gluten-Free Hawaiian Rolls bake up soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet with a buttery, golden top, made from an easy one-rise dough. Perfect for holidays, sliders, or warm snacking straight from the pan.

Why you’ll love these Hawaiian Rolls

• Soft, pull-apart texture with a lightly sweet “Hawaiian-style” flavor
• One-rise dough, no complicated shaping or multiple proofs
• Great for holiday dinners, game-day sliders, or everyday bread cravings

Notes on ingredients

Caputo Fioreglut Gluten-Free Flour
This is what gives the rolls that “real bread” feel, soft, bready, and not gritty. For consistent results, use a kitchen scale; with gluten-free baking, small measuring differences really do show up in the final texture.

Brown sugar
Brown sugar brings the classic Hawaiian-roll sweetness with a little caramel-like warmth. It also helps the tops brown nicely so they look as good as they taste.

Potato flour
Potato flour is my go-to for keeping gluten-free rolls tender and plush. Make sure you’re using potato flour (not potato starch), because they behave differently in dough.

Psyllium husk powder
Think of psyllium as the structure that gluten would normally provide. It helps the dough hold onto air as it rises, so the rolls bake up fluffy instead of crumbly.

Instant yeast
Instant yeast makes this recipe easy because you can mix it right into the dry ingredients—no extra proofing step required. If your yeast is older, the rise may take longer, so watch the dough more than the clock.

Milk and butter
Milk and butter are what make these rolls taste rich and holiday-worthy. Warm them just until the butter melts and the mixture feels comfortably warm (not hot), so the yeast stays happy.

Egg
The egg adds richness and helps the rolls bake up soft with a tender bite. It also supports the dough’s structure so the rolls hold their shape.

How to make Gluten-Free Hawaiian Rolls

Start with the dry mix: Add the gluten-free flour, brown sugar, potato flour, psyllium husk powder, instant yeast, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk everything together so it’s evenly blended.

Warm the liquids: Heat the milk and butter together just until the butter melts and the mixture reaches 120–130°F.

Mix the dough: With the mixer running on low, slowly pour in the warm milk mixture. Add the egg, then turn the mixer up to medium and beat for about 2 minutes, until the dough looks smooth, thick, and a little sticky.

Shape: Lightly grease your hands with oil or cooking spray. Scoop the dough into 8 portions (about ¼ cup each), gently roll into balls, and place them in a greased loaf pan.

Rise: Cover the pan and let the rolls rise in a warm spot for 45–60 minutes, until they look puffy and close to doubled.

Bake: Heat the oven to 350°F and brush the tops with melted butter. Bake for 25–35 minutes, until deeply golden on top.

Finish: Brush with a little more melted butter right after baking, then serve warm.

Can I make these Gluten-Free Hawaiian Rolls ahead?

Yes! After you shape the rolls and let them rise, cover the pan and refrigerate overnight. The next day, let the pan sit out while the oven preheats so the dough isn’t going into the oven ice-cold.

If you’d rather bake ahead, you can bake them up to 1 day in advance and rewarm at 350°F for 10–15 minutes. Brush the tops with melted butter before reheating for the softest, freshest-from-the-oven texture.

FAQs

Are Canyon Hawaiian rolls gluten-free?
Canyon Bakehouse makes gluten-free products, but options can vary and recipes can change. Always check the package for a gluten-free label and look for certification if you’re managing celiac disease.

Are Hero Hawaiian Rolls gluten-free?
It depends on the specific product. Check the label and the brand’s allergen statement; claims like “keto” or “grain-free” don’t automatically guarantee gluten-free.

What bread is naturally gluten-free?
Bread isn’t naturally gluten-free unless it’s made from gluten-free grains and starches. Look for breads made with rice flour, sorghum, millet, buckwheat, tapioca, or certified gluten-free oats, and double-check for cross-contact warnings.

Is Hawaii good for gluten-free?
Hawaii is often gluten-free friendly, especially in tourist areas, but it’s still smart to ask about soy sauce, marinades, and shared fryers. Many restaurants can accommodate, but practices vary from place to place.

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