Description
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast recipe transforms sweet Hawaiian rolls into a delightful, fluffy breakfast treat. Soaked in a rich cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and cooked to golden perfection, these rolls are perfect to serve with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and syrup for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (12 pack) of Kings sweet Hawaiian Rolls
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup half and half (or whole milk if that’s all you have)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 small pinch salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit (such as berries)
- Syrup (maple syrup is recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: Crack the eggs into a large bowl and add the half and half. Whisk until fully combined and no egg whites remain visible.
- Add flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and a small pinch of salt. Whisk again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prep the rolls: Use a toothpick or skewer to poke a few holes in the bottom of each Hawaiian roll to help the egg mixture soak in better.
- Soak the rolls: Place a few rolls at a time into the egg mixture and let them soak for about 30 seconds. Be careful not to soak longer to prevent mushiness.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Avoid high heat to ensure the rolls cook evenly without burning.
- Add butter: Melt about 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. You can add more butter for each batch of rolls cooked.
- Cook the rolls: Place the soaked rolls in the skillet and cook each side for about 30 seconds or until golden brown. Remember to cook all four sides plus the top and bottom, turning carefully.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the Hawaiian Roll French Toast immediately, topped with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and syrup. Bacon pairs well as a side.
Notes
- Use a medium-low heat setting to prevent burning and ensure rolls cook through.
- Do not soak the rolls for more than 30 seconds to avoid them becoming too soggy.
- Cooking four rolls at a time allows for easier turning and even cooking.
- Salted or unsalted butter can be used depending on your taste preference.
- Variations include serving with bacon or your favorite breakfast Meat for a delightful sweet-savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Sweets
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Cuban-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Roll French Toast, sweet breakfast, cinnamon vanilla French toast, easy French toast, Hawaiian rolls breakfast
