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Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe

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This Hawaiian Roll French Toast recipe transforms sweet Kings Hawaiian rolls into a deliciously soft and golden breakfast treat. Soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and cooked to perfection in butter, these bite-sized French toast rolls are perfect for a crowd and pair wonderfully with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and syrup.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

French Toast Mixture

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup half and half (or whole milk)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 small pinch salt

Main

  • 1 (12 pack) Kings sweet Hawaiian Rolls
  • 4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)

Toppings

  • Powdered sugar
  • Fresh fruit
  • Syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the egg mixture: Crack the eggs into a large bowl and add the half and half. Whisk thoroughly until fully combined with no visible egg whites.
  2. Add flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk again to blend all ingredients smoothly.
  3. Poke rolls: Use a toothpick or skewer to make a few holes in the bottom of each Hawaiian roll to help the egg mixture soak in better.
  4. Soak rolls: Dip a few rolls at a time into the egg mixture, allowing them to soak for about 30 seconds. Avoid soaking longer to prevent the rolls from becoming too mushy.
  5. Heat skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat to ensure even cooking without burning the outside.
  6. Melt butter: Add about 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and let it melt completely. Add more butter for subsequent batches.
  7. Cook rolls: Place soaked rolls in the pan and cook, turning every 30 seconds per side until each side (all four sides, top, and bottom) is golden brown.
  8. Serve: Once cooked, serve the rolls immediately. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries and maple syrup. Bacon makes a great savory side to accompany these sweet rolls.

Notes

  • Use medium-low heat to prevent burning while ensuring the inside cooks properly.
  • Only soak the rolls for about 30 seconds to maintain texture, avoiding mushy results.
  • Cooking in small batches (about 4 rolls at a time) helps with even browning and flipping.
  • Butter can be salted or unsalted based on preference; it adds richness and helps with browning.
  • This recipe yields a large batch, perfect for serving a group of 12.
  • Serve with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, maple syrup, and optional bacon for a complete breakfast experience.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/hawaiian-roll-french-toast-recipe/