Description
Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a sweet, fluffy, and tropical-inspired breakfast twist combining soft Hawaiian dinner rolls with a rich custardy batter. Perfect for a quick, family-friendly breakfast or special occasions, it offers a unique, indulgent flavor that’s easy to prepare and customize with various toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 Hawaiian rolls (fresh or slightly stale)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup or preferred toppings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined. This mixture forms the rich custard base for the French toast.
- Slice the Hawaiian Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally or into thick pieces depending on your preference. The soft texture helps the bread soak up the custard without falling apart.
- Soak the Rolls: Dip each piece of Hawaiian roll into the custard mixture, soaking each side for about 10-15 seconds to absorb enough liquid without becoming soggy.
- Cook on a Hot Skillet: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the soaked rolls in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown with a fluffy interior and a crisp crust.
- Serve Warm and Enjoy: Transfer the cooked French toast to a plate and serve immediately with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Don’t skip the soaking step to avoid soggy French toast.
- Cook on medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Use fresh or day-old Hawaiian rolls for the best texture.
- Non-stick cookware makes flipping easier and prevents sticking.
- Try adding nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for seasonal variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Hawaiian roll French toast, tropical breakfast, sweet French toast, fluffy French toast, easy breakfast recipe
