Description
Sweet, pillowy Hawaiian rolls soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and pan-fried in butter until golden brown—an easy, indulgent breakfast treat perfect with powdered sugar, fruit, and maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 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, and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and half and half until fully combined.
2. Whisk in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt until incorporated.
3. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke several holes in the bottom of each roll so the custard can soak in.
4. Working in batches, dip the rolls into the custard mixture and let soak for about 30 seconds, turning to coat all sides without over-soaking.
5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
6. Place the soaked rolls in the skillet and cook for 30–60 seconds per side until golden brown, turning carefully with a spatula so all sides get lightly crispy.
7. Add remaining butter as needed and continue cooking remaining rolls in batches.
8. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh berries and maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Do not soak the rolls too long or they may become soggy and fall apart.
Medium-low heat helps the rolls cook through without burning the outside.
These are best served immediately while warm and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg