Description
Delight in the sweet and fluffy Hawaiian Roll French Toast, made by soaking soft Hawaiian rolls in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and pan-frying until golden brown. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch, this recipe is served warm with maple syrup and optional fresh berries and powdered sugar for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Base
- 12-pack of Hawaiian Rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Serving (Optional)
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) to keep the French toast warm while you cook in batches, ensuring every piece is served hot.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined, creating a flavorful custard base.
- Soak Rolls: Split the Hawaiian rolls in half to create top and bottom pieces. Place them in the egg mixture and let soak for about 2 minutes, turning occasionally to coat all sides thoroughly.
- Heat Skillet: Warm a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt evenly.
- Cook First Side: Working in batches, place the soaked rolls on the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the underside turns a golden brown color.
- Flip and Cook Second Side: Turn the rolls over and cook the other side until golden brown as well, adding more butter if necessary for even cooking and flavor.
- Keep Warm: Transfer the cooked French toast to the preheated oven to keep warm while you finish cooking the remaining batches.
- Serve: Serve the Hawaiian Roll French Toast warm, drizzled with maple syrup and optionally garnished with fresh berries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation and added sweetness.
Notes
- Soaking the rolls too long can make them soggy; 2 minutes is ideal for absorption without falling apart.
- Use medium heat to ensure the French toast cooks evenly inside and doesn’t burn outside.
- Butter can be substituted with oil or non-dairy spread for a dairy-free option.
- Fresh berries add a nice tartness and color contrast, but they are optional based on preference.
- Keeping cooked pieces warm in the oven prevents the need to reheat and maintains texture.
