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Hawaiian Sweet Roll French Toast Bake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Hawaiian Sweet Roll French Toast Bake is a deliciously indulgent breakfast or brunch dish featuring sweet, fluffy Hawaiian rolls soaked in a rich custard mixture and baked to golden perfection. Topped with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, and optionally served with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh fruit, this bake is perfect for feeding a crowd or a cozy family morning.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Roll Base

  • 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls, cut into quarters

Custard Mixture

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

For Serving (Optional)

  • Powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange Rolls: Place the quartered Hawaiian sweet rolls evenly in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are spread out uniformly for even soaking and baking.
  3. Make Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Soak Rolls: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the arranged rolls in the baking dish. Gently press down on the rolls to help them absorb the custard thoroughly. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top to add richness.
  5. Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden and slightly crisp to touch.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the French toast bake to cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

  • Cutting the rolls into quarters helps them soak up the custard fully for a rich texture.
  • For variations, try adding nuts or chocolate chips between the rolls before pouring custard.
  • This dish can be prepared the night before; cover tightly and refrigerate overnight before baking.
  • Use whole milk and heavy cream for a richer custard, but you can substitute low-fat milk if preferred.
  • Make sure the baking dish is greased well to avoid sticking and ease serving.

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