Description
Hawaiian Roll French Toast delivers a delightful breakfast twist that turns classic dinner rolls into a sweet morning treat. Sprinkle powdered sugar, drizzle maple syrup, and savor each golden, caramelized bite of these perfectly crispy rolls that bring pure breakfast joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 package (12 rolls) Hawaiian sweet rolls
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Optional Toppings:
- 1 serving powdered sugar
- 1 serving maple syrup
- 1 serving fresh berries
- 1 serving whipped cream
Instructions
- Slice through each Hawaiian roll horizontally, creating two even layers. Keep the layers connected for easier handling or separate them based on your preference.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk together 2 large eggs, ½ cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Dunk each roll section into the custard mixture, allowing it to absorb the liquid for 3-5 seconds. Gently lift the roll, letting excess custard drip back into the bowl to prevent sogginess.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat (350°F). Carefully place the custard-coated rolls into the hot pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a rich golden-brown color.
- Transfer the French toast rolls to a serving plate. Dust with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar and add your favorite toppings like fresh berries, maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Slice rolls carefully to keep their soft, pillowy texture intact and ensure even custard absorption.
- Let rolls sit in custard for just a few seconds to prevent them from becoming too soggy and falling apart.
- Use a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan to get a perfect golden-brown crust without sticking.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with whole milk and use a sugar substitute like stevia to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 206 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg