Name: Fluffy Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe – Easy Brunch Ideas to Try
Ingredients: 8-12 Hawaiian rolls (King’s Hawaiian are my favorite, but any sweet dinner roll works); 4 large eggs (the fresher the better – they make fluffier custard); 1/2 cup whole milk (don’t go skim on me here – we need the richness); 2 tablespoons heavy cream (this is what makes them EXTRA fluffy); 2 tablespoons sugar (just a touch since the rolls are already sweet); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (the real stuff, not that fake vanilla nonsense); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adds warmth without being overpowering); Pinch of salt (brings out all the other flavors); 3-4 tablespoons butter for cooking (or more as needed); Maple syrup (the real deal, not that corn syrup stuff); Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries – whatever looks good); Sliced bananas (they go crazy good with the Hawaiian roll sweetness); Powdered sugar for dusting; Whipped cream (store-bought is fine, homemade is better); Toasted coconut flakes (really plays up that Hawaiian theme); Chopped macadamia nuts (if you want to get fancy); A pat of butter (because butter makes everything better); 1 tablespoon coconut extract (instead of some of the vanilla for tropical vibes); 1 teaspoon orange zest (brightens everything up); 2 tablespoons coconut milk (instead of some regular milk)

Description

Okay, so last Sunday I was standing in my kitchen staring at a bag of leftover Hawaiian rolls from dinner the night before, and I had this lightbulb moment. What if I used these sweet, pillowy little rolls for French toast instead of regular bread? Game. Changer. These rolls are already sweet and soft, so they soak up the custard like little sponges and turn into the most ridiculously fluffy French toast you’ve ever had. It’s like breakfast met vacation vibes and had the most delicious baby ever.

Ingredients

Scale

For the French Toast:

8–12 Hawaiian rolls (King’s Hawaiian are my favorite, but any sweet dinner roll works)
4 large eggs (the fresher the better – they make fluffier custard)
1/2 cup whole milk (don’t go skim on me here – we need the richness)
2 tablespoons heavy cream (this is what makes them EXTRA fluffy)
2 tablespoons sugar (just a touch since the rolls are already sweet)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (the real stuff, not that fake vanilla nonsense)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adds warmth without being overpowering)
Pinch of salt (brings out all the other flavors)
3–4 tablespoons butter for cooking (or more as needed)

For the Toppings (pick your favorites):

Maple syrup (the real deal, not that corn syrup stuff)
Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries – whatever looks good)
Sliced bananas (they go crazy good with the Hawaiian roll sweetness)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Whipped cream (store-bought is fine, homemade is better)
Toasted coconut flakes (really plays up that Hawaiian theme)
Chopped macadamia nuts (if you want to get fancy)
A pat of butter (because butter makes everything better)

Optional Flavor Boosters:

1 tablespoon coconut extract (instead of some of the vanilla for tropical vibes)
1 teaspoon orange zest (brightens everything up)
2 tablespoons coconut milk (instead of some regular milk)