Description
Indulgent Hawaiian roll french toast brings island-inspired sweetness to classic breakfast comfort. Rich custard-soaked rolls create a crispy exterior with pillowy soft centers, promising delightful morning satisfaction you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 Hawaiian rolls, sliced horizontally
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole milk or any dairy/non-dairy alternative)
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Confectioners sugar (optional, for serving)
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Craft a silky custard by vigorously blending eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and delicate nutmeg in a spacious mixing vessel until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Warm a griddle or expansive skillet over moderate heat, then elegantly glide a pat of butter across the cooking surface to create a glistening, non-stick foundation.
- Submerge each Hawaiian roll half into the luxurious custard mixture, allowing it to absorb the creamy liquid completely. Gently shake off excess custard to prevent soggy results.
- Carefully transfer the soaked rolls onto the heated, buttered surface, positioning them with precision to ensure even golden-brown caramelization.
- Monitor the rolls closely, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes until a rich, amber hue develops on the bottom surface. Delicately flip each piece to toast the opposite side with equal care.
- As rolls complete cooking, transfer them to a warming plate, maintaining their temperature and crisp exterior while continuing to prepare the remaining batches.
- Replenish the griddle with additional butter between batches to prevent sticking and maintain optimal cooking conditions.
- Elevate the dish’s presentation by dusting the golden-brown rolls with a delicate veil of powdered sugar and optionally drizzling pure maple syrup for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Make the custard extra creamy by using whole milk or half-and-half instead of low-fat milk for a richer texture.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting Hawaiian rolls with gluten-free bread or alternative rolls to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of almond extract or orange zest to the custard mixture for a surprising depth of taste.
- Prevent sogginess by ensuring rolls are not overly saturated during dipping and allowing excess custard to drip off before cooking on the griddle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 211 mg