Description
Hawaiian Roll French Toast offers a soft, fluffy, and subtly sweet breakfast twist, combining tender Hawaiian rolls with a rich, custardy batter and warm spices. An easy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for brunch or any special morning, customizable with fruits, nut butters, and dairy alternatives to suit all tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8–10 Hawaiian rolls (day-old preferred)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter (or vegan butter alternative) for frying
Optional Toppings
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit (berries, bananas, mango, pineapple)
- Nut butters (almond, peanut, macadamia)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Custard Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and fragrant. This custard base will soak into the Hawaiian rolls, giving them rich flavor and moisture.
- Slice and Soak the Hawaiian Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise or into individual pieces as you prefer. Dip each piece carefully into the custard mixture, soaking for about 20-30 seconds per side, allowing absorption without becoming soggy.
- Heat the Pan and Add Butter: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt a generous pat of butter in the pan to ensure a golden crust and rich buttery aroma.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the soaked rolls onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked inside. Adjust heat if browning occurs too quickly.
- Serve Warm with Your Favorite Toppings: Transfer cooked French toast to plates and garnish with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or drizzle with maple syrup while still warm for best taste and presentation.
Notes
- Use slightly stale Hawaiian rolls for better custard absorption without falling apart.
- Avoid soaking the rolls too long to maintain structure with a soft interior.
- Cook over medium heat to ensure even browning without burning or undercooking.
- Butter generously to add flavor and prevent sticking.
- Let cooked French toast rest on a wire rack for a minute before serving to keep crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg