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Hawaiian Roll French Toast: Sweet, Fluffy Brunch Delight

A delightful twist on classic French toast using Hawaiian rolls, infused with vanilla and cinnamon, ideal for brunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Mixture
  • 4 large Eggs Fresh eggs for richness
  • 1 cup Milk Whole or almond milk can be used
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Or substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar for deeper flavor
For the Base
  • 8 rolls Hawaiian Rolls Sweet and soft rolls
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for cooking
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for presentation
  • 1 cup Maple Syrup Drizzle generously to serve

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serrated Knife
  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth and pale yellow.
  2. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create pockets.
  3. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter; dip each roll half into egg mixture, coating both sides.
  4. Place dipped rolls onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Arrange French toast on a platter, dust with powdered sugar, and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, experiment with toppings like fruits, whipped cream, or nuts for personalization.

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