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Hawaiian Roll French Toast

A quick and easy recipe for soft and fluffy French toast made with Hawaiian rolls, infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Mixture
  • 4 large large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 pieces Hawaiian rolls, sliced
  • to taste Powdered sugar for serving
  • to taste Maple syrup for serving

Method
 

Preparation of Custard
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until the mixture looks smooth and evenly speckled with spice.
Cooking the French Toast
  1. Set a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt and coat the surface.
  2. Dip each sliced Hawaiian roll into the custard, turning to coat, ensuring a quick, thorough coating.
  3. Place the dipped rolls onto the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
  4. Flip each piece and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden with lightly crisp edges.
  5. Continue with the remaining rolls, adding more butter as needed for even browning.
Serving Instructions
  1. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with maple syrup.

Notes

For best results, keep the heat at true medium, and watch for golden color cues rather than exact cooking times.