Description
Indulge in a decadent twist on classic French toast with this delightful Hawaiian Roll French Toast recipe. The sweet and fluffy Hawaiian rolls add a unique touch to this breakfast favorite, making it a perfect treat for a leisurely morning meal or a special brunch.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk or any dairy/non-dairy alternative)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Other Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 Hawaiian Rolls, sliced horizontally (e.g., King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls)
- Confectioners’ sugar (optional for serving)
- Maple syrup (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a wide, deep bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Heat Griddle: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and brush with 1 Tbsp of butter.
- Dip Rolls: Working in batches, dip Hawaiian roll halves into the egg/milk mixture until saturated. Shake off excess liquid before placing rolls on the heated griddle.
- Cook Rolls: Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- Keep Warm: Remove cooked rolls to a plate and keep warm while you repeat the process with the remaining rolls. Add more butter to the griddle as needed.
- Serve: Sprinkle powdered sugar over the Hawaiian roll French toast and drizzle with maple syrup if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding toppings like fresh berries, whipped cream, or sliced bananas.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a touch of rum extract or orange zest to the egg mixture.
- To make this dish even more indulgent, serve with a dollop of flavored butter or a side of crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Roll French Toast, French Toast Recipe, Breakfast Recipe, Brunch Idea, Sweet Breakfast, Hawaiian Rolls
