Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast recipe transforms ordinary Hawaiian sweet rolls into a decadent breakfast treat. The rich and fluffy rolls soak up a sweet custard mixture before being cooked to golden perfection on a griddle. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a delightful morning indulgence.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Custard Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 Hawaiian Rolls, sliced horizontally
- Confectioners’ sugar, optional for serving
- Maple syrup, optional for serving
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a wide, deep bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Cook French Toast: Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Brush with 1 tablespoon of butter. Dip Hawaiian roll halves into the custard mixture, then cook on the griddle until golden brown, flipping once.
- Serve: Sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the flavor by adding a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of rum extract to the custard mixture.
- For a richer taste, use brioche or challah bread instead of Hawaiian rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Roll French Toast, Sweet Roll Breakfast, Brunch Recipe, Easy French Toast