Description
Delightful cinnamon roll French toast roll-ups combine breakfast comfort with sweet indulgence. Crispy edges, creamy center, and rich cinnamon flavor create a memorable morning treat you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 8 slices white bread
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup or cream cheese icing for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Use a rolling pin to flatten bread slices into thin, uniform surfaces, creating perfect bases for rolling.
- Filling Creation: Blend softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon into a smooth, spreadable mixture that will infuse each roll with rich, sweet flavor.
- Assembly: Spread the cinnamon mixture edge-to-edge across flattened bread, then meticulously roll each slice into tight cylinders, ensuring secure seams.
- Egg Coating: Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract into a silky mixture that will provide a luxurious, custardy exterior when cooked.
- Cooking Process: Heat a skillet over medium temperature, melt butter, and carefully dip each rolled cylinder into the egg mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Browning: Place roll-ups seam-side down in the skillet, rotating frequently to achieve an even, golden-brown crust that’s crisp and appetizing.
- Finishing Touch: While still warm, roll each cooked roll-up in a cinnamon-sugar blend, creating a crackling sweet exterior that complements the soft interior.
- Serving: Arrange on a plate, optional garnish with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or cream cheese icing for an extra layer of decadence.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose soft, white sandwich bread for the most pliable and smooth rolling experience, avoiding thick or crusty breads that might crack during preparation.
- Flatten Strategically: Roll bread with gentle, even pressure to prevent tearing, creating a thin, uniform surface that ensures perfect rolling and consistent cooking.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat on the skillet to prevent burning, allowing roll-ups to cook evenly and develop a golden-brown exterior without becoming too dark or crispy.
- Sealing Technique: Press roll-ups gently but firmly when sealing to prevent unraveling during cooking, using slight pressure to keep the cinnamon filling contained within the bread cylinder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg