Hawaiian Sweet Roll French Toast
A delightful twist on classic French toast using soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls for a brunch experience that feels like a sunny Hawaiian day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prep Your Rolls: Start by cutting each Hawaiian sweet roll into halves to soak up the egg mixture.
- Whisk It Up: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
- Soak the Rolls: Gently place the cut rolls into the egg mixture, soaking for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Heat the Griddle: Place a skillet over medium heat and add butter, allowing it to melt.
- Fry the French Toast: Cook the soaked rolls for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve Warm: Plate the French toast, drizzle with syrup, and dust with powdered sugar or add toppings.
Notes
Feel free to customize with toppings like fresh fruit or chocolate chips for extra flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: French Toast, Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Brunch Recipe, Breakfast, Comfort Food