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Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe

Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe


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  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Sweet Hawaiian roll French toast blends tropical island flavors with classic breakfast comfort. Crispy edges, creamy center, and caramelized sugar create a delightful morning experience you cannot resist.


Ingredients

Scale

Bread:

  • 24 Hawaiian sweet rolls

Main Ingredients:

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) milk
  • 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter

Seasoning and Flavoring:

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Craft a luscious egg mixture in a spacious baking dish by whisking together eggs, milk, aromatic cinnamon, fragrant vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well-blended.
  2. Gently immerse Hawaiian rolls into the creamy mixture, ensuring each roll is thoroughly coated. Allow the rolls to luxuriate and absorb the flavors for 5 minutes, tenderly flipping midway through the soaking process.
  3. Carefully transfer the saturated rolls onto a waiting plate, preparing them for their golden transformation.
  4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F). Carefully place the rolls into the sizzling pan, cooking each batch until achieving a rich, caramelized golden-brown exterior. This process takes approximately 1 minute per side, totaling about 6 minutes per batch.
  5. As each batch completes, relocate the toasted rolls to a foil-covered platter, maintaining their warmth and preventing cooling.
  6. Briefly clean the skillet, replenish with fresh butter, and repeat the cooking process for the remaining rolls, ensuring consistent color and texture.
  7. Present the French toast rolls while warm, accompanied by pure maple syrup, a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, and a vibrant scatter of fresh seasonal berries for a delightful finishing touch.

Notes

  • Soak rolls thoroughly to ensure each bite is equally moist and flavorful, allowing the egg mixture to penetrate deeply.
  • Avoid overcrowding the skillet when cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown edges and prevent steaming instead of frying.
  • Customize this dish for dietary needs by using gluten-free rolls, dairy-free milk alternatives, and egg substitutes like mashed banana or commercial egg replacer.
  • Elevate the breakfast experience by preparing the egg mixture the night before, allowing spices to develop richer, more intense flavors and saving morning preparation time.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 412 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 380 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg