Portuguese Sweet Bread

Whenever we vacation in Hawaii we always hit the Costco and get a couple packages of these. They are great for sandwiches or just eaten plain as a snack at the beach.

One day I was craving them so much I had to make them. I got this recipe from my husbands aunt. They aren't exactly like the Costco rolls but still very yummy and with a hint of ginger.


3 cups flour
2 eggs
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 package yeast
1/4 cup margarine

Dissolve yeast in water. Beat eggs; add pineapple juice, sugar, salt, ginger, vanilla and melted margarine. Put 1 1/2 cups flour in a large mixing bowl. Add egg mixture and stir until well mixed. Add yeast/water mixture, mixing well. Gradually add remaining flour. Batter will still be a little sticky. You may have to use your hand. Make sure it's mixed well. Leave batter in bowl and cover with cloth and place in warm place. Let rise 1 hour. Remove from bowl and knead in 1/2 cup flour. Knead about 10 times. The dough may still be a little sticky but careful not to add extra flour or your rolls will be tough. Divide into equal rolls and place in well greased round cake pans. Cover and place in warm place and let rise about 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees 25 to 30 minutes.