Description
Enjoy a sweet and fluffy twist on traditional French toast with Hawaiian Roll French Toast. Made with soft, slightly sweet Hawaiian rolls soaked in a fragrant custard of eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then pan-fried to a golden perfection. Perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch gathering, or special treat, this recipe offers a tender texture, warm flavors, and versatile topping options.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 Hawaiian rolls, sliced in half horizontally
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup or honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and well combined to create the flavorful custard base.
- Soak the Hawaiian Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Dip each half into the custard mixture, soaking each side for about 10–15 seconds to absorb the flavors without becoming soggy.
- Heat the Pan and Melt Butter: Preheat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add a generous pat of butter and allow it to melt completely to ensure a crispy, golden exterior on the French toast.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the soaked Hawaiian roll halves onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side or until each side turns a beautiful golden-brown color. Avoid overcrowding the pan to cook evenly.
- Serve Warm with Toppings: Transfer the cooked French toast to plates, then drizzle with warm maple syrup or honey. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or add fresh fruit and nuts as desired for an extra special finish.
Notes
- Use fresh Hawaiian rolls to maintain the best soft and fluffy texture.
- Don’t over-soak the rolls to prevent them from falling apart while cooking.
- Cook over medium heat to ensure thorough cooking without burning.
- Use a non-stick pan to avoid sticking and preserve the golden crust.
- Try coconut oil instead of butter for a subtle tropical flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American / Hawaiian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll half
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Roll French Toast, sweet French toast, breakfast recipe, brunch, Hawaiian rolls, easy French toast
