This Hawaiian Roll French Toast combines the sweetness of soft Hawaiian rolls with a creamy vanilla-cinnamon custard, cooked to golden perfection and topped with maple syrup and powdered sugar. A shortcut to breakfast bliss!
In a mixing bowl, whip together your eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until it looks all smooth and blended. You gotta get those flavors cozy inside.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Let it melt and coat the pan so your toast doesn’t stick.
Take each sliced Hawaiian roll and dip it gently in the egg mixture, letting it soak a few seconds on each side. Don’t rush or you’ll lose that tender inside.
Lay the soaked rolls onto the hot skillet and cook about 2–3 minutes per side until they get that golden brown color and a slight crisp edge.
Keep going with the rest of the rolls and add more butter to the skillet whenever it looks dry or sticky. You want that lovely crust but soft middle.
Serve them warm with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup if you’re feeling extra fancy. The combo makes your taste buds sing.
For added pressure cooker touch, you can place dipped rolls stacked in the cooker with a little butter, cook under high pressure for 5 minutes, then natural release slowly for that tender pull effect.
Notes
Wrap leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for long term storage. Reheat in toaster or oven for best texture.