Description
Enjoy a delightful breakfast with Hawaiian Bread French Toast, featuring thick slices of sweet bread soaked in a rich custard and cooked to golden perfection. Topped with maple syrup and fresh fruit, this easy recipe is a delicious way to start your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of Hawaiian sweet bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- Fresh fruit (such as strawberries, bananas, or blueberries, for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients on the counter.
- Crack the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, crack the 4 large eggs, checking for any shell pieces.
- Add Milk: Pour in 1 cup of whole milk to the eggs.
- Incorporate Vanilla: Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Mix in Cinnamon and Sugar: Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- Whisk Together: Beat the mixture until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Slice the Hawaiian Bread: Slice the loaf into thick pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Soak the Bread: Submerge the bread slices in the batter for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
- Cook the First Batch: Place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet, cooking 2-3 slices at a time.
- Cook Until Golden: Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip and Cook the Other Side: Flip the bread slices and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat: Remove cooked slices and keep warm in a low oven if needed.
- Plate the French Toast: Stack the cooked slices on a plate for presentation.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle with warm maple syrup, dust with powdered sugar, and add fresh fruit if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the French toast warm for the best experience!
Notes
- For best results, use day-old Hawaiian bread for better absorption of the batter.
- Feel free to customize the batter with additional spices like nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes