Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 pack) of Kings sweet Hawaiian Rolls
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup half and half (or whole milk if that’s all you have)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 small pinch salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted is fine)
- Powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and syrup for topping
Instructions
- Crack your eggs into a large bowl, then add the half and half. Whisk until they’re fully combined and you no longer see bits of egg whites.
- Add in the vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt and whisk again until smooth.
- Take a toothpick or skewer and poke a few holes in the bottom of each Hawaiian roll so the egg mixture can soak in better.
- Drop a few rolls at a time in the egg mixture and allow to soak for about 30 seconds (not much longer or they’ll be too mushy).
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. (If your heat is too high, the outside of the rolls will burn before the inside cooks.)
- Add about 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and allow to melt. Add more butter for each new batch.
- Add the soaked rolls to the pan and turn after about 30 seconds per side or when golden brown. (Cook each of the 4 sides plus the top and bottom.)
- Once all rolls are cooked, serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Using half and half creates a richer custard, but whole milk works great too
- The rolls only need about 30 seconds of soaking – any longer and they’ll become too soggy
- Medium-low heat is crucial – patience yields perfectly cooked French toast
- Each roll needs cooking on all six sides for even golden perfection
- Day-old Hawaiian rolls work even better than fresh as they absorb more mixture
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and coconut oil instead of half and half and butter
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Hawaiian rolls
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg