Hawaiian Roll French Toast
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a delicious and sweet twist on a classic breakfast dish, perfect for serving on special occasions.
Equipment
- large nonstick skillet
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup half-and-half or whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Rolls and Butter
- 1 12-ounce package Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided, plus more for serving
For Serving
- powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, dairy of choice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt in a wide, shallow dish until combined and no streaks of egg remain.
- Separate the rolls and place half in the egg mixture, soaking all cut sides for about 30 seconds each while keeping the rolls intact. Transfer soaked rolls to a plate.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the soaked rolls cut side down and cook until golden-brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate.
- Soak the remaining rolls, then melt the remaining butter in the pan before cooking the second batch. Serve warm with powdered sugar or maple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 3piecesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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