Hawaiian Roll French Toast
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Hawaiian Roll French Toast needs to be next on your list if your family loves French toast as much as mine does! It’s adapted from my classic French toast recipe and is always a huge hit.
Hawaiian French Toast Recipe
Hawaiian Roll French Toast
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The Hawaiian rolls soak up the cinnamon-spiced custard perfectly while staying soft and fluffy on the inside. The outside gets lightly golden and buttery, giving you all the flavors of traditional French toast in an adorable, bite-sized package.
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They’re sweet enough that you don’t need much syrup, (but my kids still drowned theirs anyway).
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Hawaiian rolls
- Milk
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Brown sugar
- Nutmeg
Step By Step Directions
- Start by whisking together the milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a shallow bowl.
- Dip each Hawaiian roll into the mixture, turning to coat all sides. You want the rolls covered, but don’t let them sit too long or they’ll become overly saturated.
- Heat a buttered nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the coated rolls and cook, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown and lightly crisp.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe comes together quickly and uses simple ingredients.
The Hawaiian rolls create a completely different texture than regular bread. They’re incredibly fluffy and almost melt in your mouth after cooking. Plus, their smaller size makes them perfect for little hands, brunch spreads, or holiday breakfasts.
April’s Tips For Success
Don’t Over-Soak: Because Hawaiian rolls are softer than regular bread, they absorb liquid quickly. A quick dip is all they need.
Cook Over Medium Heat: Lower heat gives the custard mixture time to cook through while allowing the outside to brown evenly.
Turn Frequently: Since the rolls are small and round, rotating them while cooking helps create an evenly golden exterior.
Make Ahead Tips
You can whisk together the egg mixture the night before and store it in the refrigerator until morning.
When you’re ready to cook, simply dip the rolls and cook as directed.
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How to Make Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 12-count package of Hawaiian rolls
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Butter for greasing the skillet
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Dip each Hawaiian roll into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides.
- Heat a buttered nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the coated Hawaiian rolls to the skillet and cook, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown and the centers are warmed through, about 4 to 5 minutes total.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or your favorite French toast toppings.
Notes
- Don’t soak the rolls for too long or they may become too soft.
- Slightly stale Hawaiian rolls work especially well for this recipe.
- Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, berries, or toasted coconut for a fun tropical twist.
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Tools We Love
- Tilt and Drain Griddle – This awesome griddle has a heavy cast aluminum base with premium nonstick surface assures stick-free cooking and easy cleaning. We use ours every Sunday!
- Oil Mister – This is the perfect gift for folks who want to make sure they know exactly what they’re spraying on their pans.
Delicious Topping Ideas
- Whipped butter
- Maple syrup, strawberry simple syrup
- Stewed apples
- Chocolate ganache, butterscotch ganache
- Fresh strawberries, blueberries, sliced bananas
- Whipped cream
- Toasted coconut
- Chopped pecans
Final Thoughts
Sometimes the simplest recipe changes end up becoming family favorites, and that’s exactly what happened with this Hawaiian Roll French Toast. It’s quick, easy, fluffy, and just a little bit different from traditional French toast.
Most importantly, the kids loved it, and that’s always a win in my kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Slightly stale rolls actually work great because they absorb the custard mixture without becoming too soft.
Absolutely. Brioche rolls, potato rolls, or other soft dinner rolls can be substituted, although Hawaiian rolls provide the signature sweetness.
Yes. Allow them to cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven, air fryer, or toaster oven until warmed through.
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