Description
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring sweet, fluffy Hawaiian rolls dipped in a rich, cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and cooked to golden perfection. Served warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit, it’s a perfect breakfast treat for family and friends.
Ingredients
French Toast Mixture
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
For Cooking
- Butter or oil for cooking
For Serving (Optional)
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Slice the rolls: Cut each Hawaiian roll in half horizontally to create sandwich-like pieces suitable for dipping.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Dip the rolls: Dip each half of the Hawaiian roll into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side to absorb the custard without becoming soggy.
- Cook the French toast: Place the soaked roll halves onto the preheated skillet and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat the process: Remove cooked pieces from the skillet and repeat dipping and cooking with the remaining roll halves, adding more butter or oil as needed to keep the surface greased.
- Serve warm: Serve the Hawaiian Roll French Toast while still warm, topped with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh fruit if desired for a delicious breakfast experience.
Notes
- Do not soak the rolls for too long to prevent them from becoming overly soggy and difficult to handle.
- Use medium heat to ensure the French toast cooks evenly without burning.
- Butter can be substituted with oil or non-dairy butter for a dairy-free option.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a toaster or oven for best texture retention.
- Fresh fruit toppings such as berries or sliced bananas pair especially well with the sweet Hawaiian rolls.
