Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe Soft & Fluffy
Hawaiian Roll French Toast is made by dipping sweet Hawaiian rolls into a cinnamon vanilla custard before pan-frying until golden. It's soft, fluffy, buttery, and ready in only 20 minutes, making it perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 Hawaiian rolls sliced in half
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt one tablespoon of butter until it begins to foam.
- Dip each sliced Hawaiian roll into the custard mixture, coating both sides without soaking for too long.
- Arrange the coated rolls on the hot skillet.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms become golden brown.
- Flip each roll carefully and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until both sides are evenly browned and the centers are cooked through.
- Add the remaining butter as needed while cooking the remaining batches.
- Serve this Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or your favorite breakfast toppings.
Notes
- Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness and color.
- Warm maple syrup enhances the flavor.
- A dusting of powdered sugar gives a bakery-style finish.
- Pair with crispy turkey ham, scrambled eggs, or fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.
- This recipe is excellent for holiday brunches and family gatherings.