Fluffy Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Hawaiian Roll French Toast features fluffy sweet rolls soaked in a vanilla‑cinnamon custard and pan‑fried golden—served with berries, sugar, and syrup. A quick yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 12 King’s Hawaiian rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 180 ml half-and-half or whole milk
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar fresh berries, and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Use a toothpick to poke holes in the bottom of each roll so they soak better.
- Soak each roll in the custard for 30 seconds, turning to coat all sides. Don’t let them get too soggy.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Fry rolls in batches for 30–60 seconds on each side until golden. Add more butter as needed.
- Place rolls on a plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, add berries, and drizzle with syrup. Serve right away.