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French Toast Hawaiian Rolls

Transform incredibly soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls into bite-sized, golden-brown French toast. Soaked in a rich vanilla-cinnamon custard and pan-fried to perfection, these mini treats are finished with a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

French Toast
  • 1 package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 12-count pack, separated into individual rolls. Slightly stale works best.
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For frying, more as needed
Sweet Glaze (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Plus more to reach desired consistency
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Shallow Bowl or Pie Dish
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Separate the 12-pack of Hawaiian sweet rolls into individual pieces. For best results, let them sit out on a wire rack for an hour to dry slightly.
  2. In a wide, shallow bowl, vigorously whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until completely smooth.
  3. Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet.
  4. Working in batches, quickly dip each Hawaiian roll into the egg custard, coating all sides. Do not let them soak; a quick 2-second dip is sufficient.
  5. Place the coated rolls into the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Using tongs, briefly sear the four edges of each roll for about 30 seconds per side to ensure the custard is fully cooked and the rolls are browned all over.
  7. Transfer cooked rolls to a plate. Wipe the skillet clean if necessary, add more butter, and repeat with the remaining rolls.
  8. To make the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the warm French toast rolls, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer to restore the crisp exterior.