Description
Luxurious Hawaiian Roll French Toast brings island-inspired sweetness to classic breakfast fare. Pillowy rolls soak in rich custard, creating a delightful morning indulgence you will savor with pure breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps butter
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Fresh berries (for serving)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Custard Preparation: Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly blended, creating a smooth, aromatic mixture that will infuse the Hawaiian rolls with rich flavor.
- Roll Preparation: Separate Hawaiian rolls while keeping their connected base intact, preparing them for a delectable transformation that maintains their signature pull-apart charm.
- Custard Coating: Gently dredge each roll into the prepared custard, ensuring complete coverage without waterlogging the bread, allowing the mixture to penetrate and enhance the rolls’ delicate texture.
- Cooking Process: Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium heat, melt butter to create a golden cooking surface, then carefully place the custard-soaked rolls onto the pan, cooking until they develop a beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Browning and Finishing: Cook rolls for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a crisp golden-brown crust while preserving a soft, custardy interior, replenishing butter between batches to prevent sticking and maintain optimal flavor.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the golden French toast to serving plates, embellishing with a light dusting of powdered sugar, a generous maple syrup drizzle, scattered fresh berries, or a luxurious dollop of whipped cream to elevate the dish’s visual and taste appeal.
Notes
- Prevent Bread Sogginess: Briefly dip Hawaiian rolls in custard, avoiding over-soaking to maintain structural integrity and prevent mushy texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat while cooking to achieve even golden-brown caramelization without burning the delicate rolls.
- Butter Management: Refresh butter between batches to ensure consistent non-stick surface and prevent burnt remnants from affecting subsequent rolls.
- Customize Serving: Experiment with toppings like mascarpone, fruit compote, or toasted nuts to elevate the classic French toast experience and suit different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg