*Combine the warm water, yeast and granulated sugar in a small bowl, then stir. Set aside for 10 minutes.

*In a large stand mixer bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, egg and pineapple juice. Add the yeast mixture once bloomed/proofed.

*Using a dough hook, knead the mixture until incorporated. (If mixing by hand, mix until the mixture forms a ball.).

*Add in the room temperature butter and knead with the dough hook for 10 minutes or until it is smooth. If doing so by hand, flour a clean surface and knead by hand until a smooth dough forms.

*Coat a clean bowl with olive oil (1-2 tablespoons) and place the dough ball into the bowl.

*Cover with a towel and let it rest/rise in a warm place for one hour. Turn out the dough on a lightly floured surface and pat it down. Cut the dough into 16 pieces.

*Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray or lightly grease and set aside.

*Roll the pieces into balls and place into a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray (or lightly greased) and set aside to rise for 30 minutes.

*Preheat the oven to 350°F.

*Whisk together one egg and 1 Tbs. water in a small bowl to for an egg wash.

*Brush the tops of the rolls with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes. Once out of the oven, take a stick of butter and run across the tops, if desired.