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Hawaiian Roll French Toast

Transform buttery Hawaiian rolls into golden, fluffy French toast that is perfect for brunch or late-night cravings, topped with powdered sugar and fresh fruit.
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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: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large Hawaiian rolls, sliced in half
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk Can substitute with half-and-half or dairy-free milk if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter For cooking.
  • to taste powdered sugar, for serving
  • to taste fresh fruit, for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl until well combined and slightly frothy.
  2. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter until it sizzles.
  3. Dip each sliced Hawaiian roll half into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 15 seconds on each side until saturated.
Cooking
  1. Place the soaked rolls in the hot pan, cooking until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove the French toast from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining rolls, adding more butter as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve warm topped with powdered sugar and fresh fruit, if desired.
  2. For a diner-level flourish, drizzle warm maple syrup or toasted coconut caramel over the top.

Notes

Cool completely, then layer between parchment in an airtight container; it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, return to a warm non-stick skillet with a pat of butter for a minute per side or revive single portions in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes. Freeze individual pieces on a tray, then bag them for longer storage.