Description
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch recipe. The sweet Hawaiian rolls are dipped in a flavorful custard and cooked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole milk or any dairy/non-dairy alternative)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 24 Hawaiian rolls, sliced horizontally
- Confectioners’ sugar (optional, for serving)
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Make Custard: Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a wide, deep bowl.
- Heat Griddle: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and brush with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Dip and Cook: Working in batches, dip Hawaiian roll halves into the egg/milk mixture until saturated and shake off excess liquid before placing rolls on the heated griddle. Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- Keep Warm: Remove to a plate and keep warm while you continue cooking the remaining rolls. Add more butter to the griddle as needed until all rolls have been dipped and toasted.
- Serve: Sprinkle powdered sugar over Hawaiian roll french toast and drizzle on maple syrup, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- Bread: You can use any type of sweet roll or bread for this recipe.
- Milk: Any type of milk will work, including dairy and non-dairy alternatives.
- Cooking Surface: You can use a griddle, skillet, or even a panini press to cook the French toast.
- Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Try adding fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Roll
- Calories: 175kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
