Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast recipe offers a delightful twist on classic French toast by using sweet, fluffy King’s Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these custard-soaked rolls are pan-fried to a golden crisp and served with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and maple syrup for an indulgent yet simple treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (1 roll each) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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French Toast Custard
- 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
Main
- 1 (12-pack) King’s Hawaiian Rolls
- 4 tablespoons butter, for cooking
For Serving
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit (such as berries)
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and half and half until fully combined. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Prep the rolls: Using a toothpick or skewer, poke several holes in the bottom of each King’s Hawaiian roll to allow the custard to better soak in, ensuring each piece absorbs flavorful custard.
- Soak the rolls: Working in batches, dip each roll into the custard mixture. Let each roll soak for about 30 seconds, turning to coat all sides evenly, but avoid soaking too long to prevent sogginess.
- Cook the French toast: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the soaked rolls onto the skillet and cook for 30 to 60 seconds per side, turning carefully with a spatula to brown all sides to a golden crisp.
- Serve immediately: Serve the Hawaiian Roll French Toast warm. Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh fruit and maple syrup as desired for a sweet, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Use medium to low heat to ensure the rolls cook through without burning the butter or french toast exterior.
- Do not soak the rolls for more than 30 seconds to avoid sogginess.
- King’s Hawaiian rolls are sweet, so adjust the sugar in the custard to your taste if you prefer less sweetness.
- Fresh berries or other seasonal fruit complement the sweet richness of the rolls perfectly.
- This recipe yields a warm and crispy exterior with a custardy soft interior for the perfect French toast experience.
Keywords: Hawaiian Roll French Toast, Sweet French Toast, Breakfast Recipes, Brunch Ideas, King's Hawaiian Rolls
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