Hawaiian Roll French Toast Pressure Cooker Style
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a rich, fluffy breakfast treat made with sweet rolls soaked in spiced vanilla custard and cooked to golden perfection. Quick to prep and cook, it's a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish great for brunch or weekend mornings.
Equipment
- 1 Griddle or skillet for even cooking
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 Eggs large
- 0.5 cup Milk whole or any dairy/non-dairy
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 12 Hawaiian Rolls sliced horizontally
- Confectioners' sugar optional for serving
- Maple syrup optional for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Dip sliced Hawaiian rolls into the egg mixture and soak each side for a few seconds.
- Place the rolls on the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Repeat dipping and cooking until all rolls are done; add more butter to the pan as needed.
- Transfer cooked rolls to a plate and keep warm by covering with foil.
- Serve warm. Dust with confectioners' sugar or drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Make the custard base the night before to save time in the morning. Avoid microwaving leftovers if you want to keep that crispy texture — use a skillet or toaster instead.