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A close-up, top-down shot of golden-brown Hawaiian Roll French Toast cubes packed tightly in a white ceramic baking dish with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
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Hawaiian Roll French Toast: The Ultimate Pillowy Breakfast Bake

A decadent breakfast bake featuring custard-soaked Hawaiian rolls, caramelized golden edges, and a thick maple syrup glaze. Topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries for the ultimate brunch experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pack Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 12-15 rolls, cut into cubes
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) Half-and-Half
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Bean Paste Or vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Freshly grated is best
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Maple Syrup Thick, Grade A Amber
  • 1/4 cup (30g) Powdered Sugar For dusting
  • 1 cup (150g) Strawberries Freshly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (75g) Blueberries Whole and fresh

Equipment

  • 1 White porcelain baking dish (9x9 or 11x7) Essential for the visual aesthetic and even heat distribution.
  • 1 Balloon Whisk For emulsifying the custard.
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve To achieve a fine dusting of powdered sugar.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice Hawaiian rolls into cubes and pack them tightly into a greased white porcelain baking dish.
  2. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth.
The Soak and Bake
  1. Pour the custard over the rolls. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
  2. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter to ensure golden-brown caramelization.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until the top edges are toasted and the center is set.
Finishing Touches
  1. Dust heavily with powdered sugar. Drizzle maple syrup over the top so it pools in the gaps.
  2. Scatter sliced strawberries and whole blueberries across the surface and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 9gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

For best results, use slightly stale Hawaiian rolls to prevent mushiness.
Ensure the maple syrup is room temperature or slightly warmed to keep its glossy sheen.
Keyword Baked French Toast,breakfast casserole,Hawaiian Roll French Toast

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