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Thick slices of sweet Hawaiian bread soaked in a rich, cinnamon-vanilla custard and griddled to golden-brown perfection. A truly decadent breakfast that feels like a tropical vacation.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Custard Bath
Soak the Bread Slices
Cook the French Toast
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Thick slices of sweet Hawaiian bread soaked in a rich, cinnamon-vanilla custard and griddled to golden-brown perfection. A truly decadent breakfast that feels like a tropical vacation.
This hawaiian recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 703.95 calories per serving with 20.56g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Finish and Serve
Create a pocket in each slice of bread and fill with a mixture of cream cheese and fruit jam before soaking and cooking.
After soaking, press one side of the bread into crushed cornflakes or chopped nuts (like macadamia or pecans) before placing it in the skillet for a crunchy texture.
Replace the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and add a tablespoon of shredded coconut to the custard for a more intense tropical flavor.
Use a plant-based milk like almond or oat milk, and substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream or a dairy-free creamer. Cook with coconut oil instead of butter.
The carbohydrates from the sweet bread provide a quick and accessible source of energy, making this a filling start to your day.
Eggs and milk are excellent sources of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair and helps promote a feeling of fullness.
This dish offers key nutrients like calcium and Vitamin D from the milk for bone health, and choline from the eggs, which is important for brain function.
A serving of two slices of Sweet Bread French Toast contains approximately 450-550 calories, not including toppings like syrup or butter.
This dish is a decadent treat and is high in refined carbohydrates, fat, and sugar. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, perhaps for a special occasion brunch.
Soggy French toast is usually caused by two things: over-soaking the bread or cooking at too low a temperature. Ensure you only soak the bread for 20-30 seconds per side and cook on steady medium heat to allow the center custard to set properly.
French toast is best served immediately after cooking for the optimal texture. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat them in a toaster, oven, or skillet.
While Hawaiian sweet bread is ideal for its flavor, other thick-cut, sturdy breads like challah, brioche, or Texas toast work wonderfully for this recipe.
Yes, you can easily make this dairy-free. Substitute the whole milk and heavy cream with full-fat oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk. Use coconut oil or a dairy-free butter for cooking.