Description
Irresistible Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups merge classic breakfast magic with playful culinary creativity. Rolled with sweet cinnamon charm and golden-crisp edges, these delightful treats promise pure morning happiness for breakfast enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices white bread
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup or cream cheese icing for serving
Instructions
- Transform standard bread slices by using a rolling pin to flatten them completely, creating uniform thin surfaces for easy rolling.
- Craft a luscious cinnamon filling by blending softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until the mixture reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Apply the prepared cinnamon mixture evenly across each flattened bread slice, ensuring complete coverage from edge to edge.
- Carefully roll each cinnamon-coated slice into tight, compact cylinders, pressing gently to seal the edges and maintain a secure shape.
- Create a rich egg mixture by whisking together fresh eggs, creamy milk, and fragrant vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and silky.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Carefully dunk each rolled bread cylinder into the egg mixture, rotating to ensure complete and even coating on all surfaces.
- Gently place the egg-coated rolls into the heated skillet, positioning them seam-side down to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Cook the roll-ups, rotating frequently to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Prepare a cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- While still warm, roll each cooked roll-up through the cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating a sweet, crisp exterior.
- Plate the finished roll-ups and garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar, or drizzle with maple syrup or cream cheese icing for added indulgence.
Notes
- Start with slightly stale bread for better rolling and less moisture, ensuring crisp edges and easier handling.
- Flatten bread gently but firmly to create a uniform surface without tearing, using light pressure from the rolling pin.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother spreading of cinnamon filling, preventing bread from tearing during rolling.
- Seal the edges of each roll-up with a tiny bit of egg mixture to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior while ensuring the inside cooks evenly without burning.
- Pat roll-ups dry with paper towels before coating in cinnamon sugar for maximum sugar adherence and crispness.
- Experiment with gluten-free bread or whole wheat alternatives for different dietary preferences and nutritional profiles.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar coating in advance and store in an airtight container for quick future use and convenient breakfast preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg