Here’s a long, detailed recipe for Hawaiian Roll French Toast – golden, fluffy, rich, and slightly sweet. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a cozy dessert!
🍞 Hawaiian Roll French Toast Bake
⭐️ Introduction:
This recipe takes soft and sweet Hawaiian rolls and transforms them into a custardy, golden, and comforting French toast dish. Whether baked casserole-style or pan-fried individually, the rolls soak up a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard that crisps up beautifully while staying soft inside.
🌴 Origin:
Hawaiian rolls originated in Hilo, Hawaii, with a Portuguese sweet bread influence. Combining these tender rolls with French toast—a dish believed to have roots in Roman and Medieval European cuisine—creates a fusion that’s both tropical and classically cozy.
🛒 Ingredients:
Main:
1 pack of Hawaiian sweet rolls (12-count, such as King’s Hawaiian)
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or half & half for richer custard)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons **uns