Description
Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a simple yet delicious breakfast featuring sweet Hawaiian rolls soaked in a cinnamon vanilla custard, then cooked to golden perfection. This easy recipe is perfect for busy mornings and makes a cozy, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
1 package (12 rolls) Hawaiian sweet rolls
3 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
Optional toppings: powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh fruit
Instructions
1. Slice each Hawaiian roll in half horizontally.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow bowl.
3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Dip each roll half in custard, soaking briefly.
5. Cook rolls 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
6. Keep warm and continue with remaining rolls.
7. Serve with toppings like powdered sugar and syrup.
Notes
Use day-old Hawaiian rolls for best soaking without sogginess.
Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Reheat leftovers in toaster or oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll half
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg