Description
Mouthwatering Hawaiian Roll French Toast brings tropical sweetness and indulgent breakfast comfort to your morning table. Crispy edges, custardy centers, and rich maple syrup create a delightful morning experience you’ll savor with pure breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cooking and Topping:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Slice Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally, creating a butterfly-like opening for better custard absorption.
- Whisk eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a wide, shallow mixing bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Dredge each roll half generously in the egg mixture, ensuring complete coating and allowing brief soaking for maximum flavor penetration.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, combining butter and vegetable oil for optimal browning and preventing burning.
- Carefully place soaked roll halves into the hot skillet, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges emerge.
- Transfer cooked French toast rolls to a serving platter, maintaining a warm temperature if preparing multiple batches.
- Dust the finished rolls with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for elegant, even coverage.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the French toast rolls just before serving, allowing the sweet syrup to cascade between the layers.
- Serve immediately while warm and crisp, presenting the rolls in an overlapping or fanned arrangement for visual appeal.
Notes
- Transform Hawaiian rolls by slicing horizontally to create perfect custard pockets for maximum flavor absorption.
- Use whole milk and heavy cream blend for extra richness, creating a luxurious texture that elevates traditional French toast.
- Allow rolls to soak briefly in egg mixture, ensuring deep flavor penetration without becoming overly soggy.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by using gluten-free Hawaiian-style rolls and confirming all ingredient compatibility for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 151 mg