Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast experience with Hawaiian Roll French Toast, a delightful dish that transforms soft, sweet King’s Hawaiian Rolls into a fluffy, cinnamon-infused delight. This recipe is perfect for lazy weekends or special brunch occasions, impressing guests with its simple elegance. The rolls soak in a rich custard of eggs, half-and-half, and vanilla, then cook to golden perfection in butter. Topped with powdered sugar and fresh berries or drizzled with maple syrup, this French toast is not just a meal—it’s a celebration of flavors that everyone will adore. Easy to prepare and even easier to customize, this dish can feed a crowd or be tailored to your family’s tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 pack (12 rolls) King’s Hawaiian Rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half-and-half (or whole milk)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and half-and-half until well blended. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt; mix until smooth.
- Poke holes in the bottom of each roll using a toothpick or skewer to allow custard absorption.
- Dip each roll into the custard mixture for about 30 seconds on each side. Avoid over-soaking.
- Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook soaked rolls for 30-60 seconds on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar and your choice of toppings like fresh fruit or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg