Hawaiian Roll French Toast
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a deliciously sweet and fluffy breakfast treat featuring pillowy cinnamon-sugar rolls that soak in a rich custard and crisp perfectly golden in a pan. Perfect for a cozy morning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-pack) King’s Hawaiian Rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half and half or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons butter for cooking
- Powdered sugar fresh fruit maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and half and half until fully combined.
- Whisk in the vanilla cinnamon brown sugar and salt until incorporated.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to poke several holes in the bottom of each roll so the custard can soak in.
- Working in batches, dip the rolls into the custard mixture and let soak for 30 seconds turning to coat all sides Don’t soak longer or they’ll get soggy.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Cook the soaked rolls for 30-60 seconds per side until golden brown turning carefully with a spatula to get all sides crispy.
- Serve the Hawaiian Roll French Toast warm dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh berries and maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Do not over-soak the rolls
- A quick dip is enough to absorb flavor without turning them mushy
- Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the sugary exterior
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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