Description
Hawaiian Roll French Toast delivers a delightful twist on classic breakfast fare, combining pillowy rolls with rich custard. Cinnamon-spiced and golden-brown, this sweet morning treat offers comfort and indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 12-pack Kings Hawaiian Rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) half and half or whole milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Cooking and Serving:
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) butter for cooking
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Create a rich, velvety custard by whisking eggs and half and half in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and homogeneous.
- Enhance the custard with aromatic vanilla, warm cinnamon, deep brown sugar, and a pinch of salt, blending thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Prepare the Hawaiian rolls by gently piercing multiple holes in the bottom using a toothpick or skewer, allowing maximum custard absorption.
- Submerge rolls in the custard mixture for precisely 30 seconds, carefully rotating to ensure complete coating without oversaturating.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat, melting butter to create a golden, even cooking surface.
- Carefully transfer soaked rolls to the heated pan, cooking each side for 30-60 seconds until achieving a crisp, caramelized exterior with a rich golden-brown color.
- Present the French toast immediately while warm, elegantly dusting with powdered sugar and garnishing with fresh seasonal berries and pure maple syrup for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Poke holes carefully in rolls to maximize custard absorption without tearing the soft bread’s delicate texture.
- Soak rolls briefly to prevent sogginess, ensuring a crispy exterior and custardy interior for perfect texture balance.
- Use medium-low heat to achieve golden-brown color without burning the sweet, delicate Hawaiian rolls.
- Customize by adding nutmeg or orange zest to the custard for an extra flavor dimension that complements the rolls’ sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg