Description
This soft, buttery, and slightly sweet French toast made with Hawaiian rolls is the perfect breakfast treat! The rolls soak up the rich, vanilla-cinnamon custard beautifully, making them crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Serve with syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar for a delicious start to your day!
Ingredients
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- 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 rolls)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter, for cooking
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Dip the Rolls:
- Separate the Hawaiian rolls but keep them intact for a pull-apart style, or slice them individually for more crisp edges.
- Dip each roll (or the whole block) into the custard, letting them soak for 5-10 seconds on each side.
- Cook the French Toast:
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the soaked Hawaiian rolls and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve Warm:
- Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or top with fresh berries and whipped cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Want it extra fluffy? Let the rolls soak in the custard for 10 minutes before cooking.
- For a caramelized touch: Sprinkle a little brown sugar on the rolls before cooking.
- Make it tropical: Add a splash of coconut milk and top with toasted coconut flakes!
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 115mg