Fluffy Hawaiian roll French toast with perfect custard soaking, golden crispy exterior, and sweet tender interior that tastes like dessert for breakfast.
Author:ssam
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:breakfast
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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6 Hawaiian dinner rolls,
4 large eggs,
1/2 cup whole milk,
1/4 cup heavy cream,
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract,
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon,
1/4 teaspoon salt,
3 tablespoons butter for cooking,
Maple syrup for serving,
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Preheat large skillet over medium heat.
Whisk eggs in large bowl until smooth. Add milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, whisking until well combined.
Arrange roll halves in shallow dish. Pour custard over rolls and soak 3-4 minutes per side, gently pressing for absorption.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in skillet. Cook soaked rolls 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly puffed.
Transfer to serving plates, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately with warm maple syrup.