Description
A delightful twist on traditional French toast using soft, sweet King’s Hawaiian Rolls. This recipe features a rich custard soak flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, creating a perfectly golden and crispy exterior while remaining soft and fluffy inside. Served warm with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and maple syrup, it’s an indulgent breakfast treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast
- 1 (12-pack) 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
For Serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh fruit (such as berries)
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and half and half or whole milk until fully combined. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk again until the mixture is evenly incorporated.
- Poke holes in the rolls: Use a toothpick or skewer to carefully poke several holes in the bottom of each Hawaiian roll. This allows the custard mixture to soak into the bread more effectively without making it soggy.
- Soak the rolls: Working in batches, dip each Hawaiian roll into the custard mixture, letting it soak for about 30 seconds. Turn the rolls to coat all sides evenly but avoid soaking too long to prevent sogginess.
- Cook the rolls: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the soaked rolls onto the skillet and cook each side for 30 to 60 seconds, or until golden brown. Carefully turn the rolls with a spatula to crisp all sides evenly.
- Serve: Remove the cooked Hawaiian roll French toast from the skillet and serve warm. Dust with powdered sugar, add fresh berries, and drizzle with maple syrup as desired for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Do not soak the rolls for more than 30 seconds to avoid sogginess.
- Use medium-low heat to ensure the rolls cook through without burning.
- You can substitute half and half with whole milk for a lighter option, but half and half yields richer custard.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of orange zest to the custard mix.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Hawaiian roll French toast piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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