Description
Hawaiian Roll French Toast turns ordinary breakfast into a delightful morning celebration. Crispy on the outside, pillowy inside, this sweet treat will make your weekend mornings absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Dairy Ingredients:
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Whisk 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ¼ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg in a mixing bowl until your batter looks smooth and evenly blended.
- Slice 12 Hawaiian rolls horizontally, creating two halves for each roll that will become your French toast pieces.
- Submerge each roll half into the prepared batter for 10-15 seconds per side, allowing the bread to absorb the liquid without becoming too saturated.
- Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring your cooking surface is evenly coated and hot.
- Place the soaked roll halves onto the heated skillet, arranging them carefully without overcrowding your cooking surface.
- Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until your French toast reaches a golden-brown color and develops a crispy exterior.
- Add additional butter to the skillet between batches to prevent sticking and maintain consistent browning.
- Transfer cooked French toast pieces to a baking sheet in a 200°F oven to keep them warm while preparing remaining batches.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit as desired for a delightful breakfast treat.
Notes
- Day-old Hawaiian rolls work best for this recipe, as they absorb the batter without falling apart.
- Soak the rolls briefly to prevent them from becoming too wet and losing their soft texture.
- Butter the skillet between batches to ensure each piece gets a golden, crispy exterior.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg