Description
This is the best Hawaiian roll French toast recipe that transforms sweet rolls into a delightful breakfast treat, perfect for brunch or a cozy morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
12 Hawaiian rolls (or slider buns)
4 large eggs
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
Butter
for cooking
Maple syrup
for serving
Powdered sugar
for dusting (optional)
Fresh fruit (like strawberries
blueberries
or bananas) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar, if using.
- Dip each half of the Hawaiian rolls into the egg mixture, allowing them to soak for a few seconds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt a tablespoon of butter and place the soaked rolls cut-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and repeat on the other side.
- Remove from skillet and keep warm while you cook the remaining rolls.
- Serve hot, topped with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using flavored extracts such as almond or coconut. Make sure not to over-soak the rolls to maintain their structure.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 rolls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Hawaiian roll French toast, best French toast recipe, dessert, brunch recipe, easy breakfast