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Sweet Pink Bread Machine Hawaiian-Style Rolls Made With Cherry Juice!

Sweet Pink Bread Machine Hawaiian-Style Rolls Made With Cherry Juice!

By Mona - Far From The Farm
December 11, 2025
Soft pink Hawaiian-style bread machine rolls made with cherry juice. Sweet, fluffy, and perfect for Valentine’s or baby showers!
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Makes: 12 rolls
Approximate cost $3
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 52 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 214
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cup warmed cherry juice - room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp bread machine yeast - equivalent to 1 packet
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp salted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 ½ cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp half and half - (to brush the tops of the rolls before baking, for a more golden look)
Optional
  • 1 - 2 drops drops of gel pink/red food coloring - (for a brighter shade of pink)
  • 2 tbsp additional butter - (to brush the tops of the rolls with when they are fresh out of the oven, for a glossy look)

Equipment

  • Bread Machine with dough cycle
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Bench scraper for portioning out the dough
  • Kitchen scale optional; if you prefer to have all your rolls an equal size
  • Mixing bowl for shaping
  • Baking dish or sheet pan
  • Silicone brush for the butter glaze

Method
 

  1. Warm the cherry juice slightly, about 30 to 40 seconds in the microwave, until warm but not hot. Pour into the bread machine pan.
  2. Add the sugar and lemon juice, then sprinkle the yeast over the liquid. Stir gently and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add the butter, egg, and optional gel food coloring.
  4. Pour the bread flour over the liquids to fully cover them. Make a small well in the flour and add the salt.
  5. Insert the pan into the bread machine and select the Dough Cycle. Allow the machine to mix, knead, and complete the first rise, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 12 equal portions and shape into smooth balls.
  7. Place the dough balls into a greased baking dish or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
  8. Cover loosely and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy and touching.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  10. Brush the tops of the rolls with the half and half right before baking.
    Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the tops are set and very lightly golden.
  11. Remove from the oven and brush the warm rolls with melted butter before serving.

Notes

  • Cherry juice creates a soft, slightly sweet dough
  • Lemon juice helps tenderize the dough
  • Bread flour gives the rolls structure and chew
  • Gel food coloring helps boost pink without changing hydration
  • Great make-ahead recipe for holidays
 

Storage

  • Store cooled rolls in an airtight container for 3 days
  • Freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months
  • Warm in the microwave for 10 seconds or in the oven for a few minutes
 

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Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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