Description
A quick and crowd-pleasing twist on classic French toast using sweet Hawaiian rolls for added softness and a caramelized edge.
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian rolls, split (about 24 halves)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (more as needed)
- Optional: powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries, or cream cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Halve the Hawaiian rolls and dip each half in the custard for 20–30 seconds per side.
- Heat a buttered nonstick skillet over medium heat (about 325–350°F).
- Cook the dipped rolls in the skillet until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- For larger batches, arrange cooked pieces on a sheet pan and keep warm in a 350°F oven for 5–8 minutes.
Notes
Use slightly stale or day-old rolls for best results. Avoid over-soaking the rolls to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian