Description
A nostalgic and indulgent breakfast treat, this Rolled French Toast features custardy bread rolled into a golden shell with a sweet cinnamon glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 10 g butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 level teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 100 g granulated sugar (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin.
- Roll the bread up tightly and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Dip each roll in the egg mixture, coating lightly.
- Cook the rolls in the skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- In a shallow dish, mix sugar and cinnamon to prepare the glaze.
- Toss the hot rolls in the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
Notes
For lower calories, use whole grain bread, low-fat dairy, or reduce the sugar. Can be served with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg