Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-pack) King’s Hawaiian Rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half and half or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar, fresh fruit, maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and half and half until fully combined.
- Whisk in the vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt until incorporated.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to poke several holes in the bottom of each roll so the custard can soak in.
- Working in batches, dip the rolls into the custard mixture and let soak for 30 seconds, turning to coat all sides. Do not soak longer or they will become soggy.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Cook the soaked rolls for 30–60 seconds per side until golden brown, turning carefully with a spatula to crisp all sides.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh fruit and maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Do not oversoak the rolls to avoid them falling apart.
- Cook on medium-low heat to ensure even browning without burning.
- Best served immediately while warm and crispy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg