Description
Cinnamon roll french toast roll-ups bring comfort and nostalgia to breakfast with a delightful twist on classic morning favorites. Crispy edges, sweet cinnamon filling, and creamy center make this dish irresistible for weekend brunch gatherings or special family mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices white bread
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
Filling and Coating Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup or cream cheese icing for serving
Instructions
- Gently press each bread slice flat using a rolling pin, creating a uniform surface for optimal rolling.
- Craft a luxurious cinnamon filling by blending softened butter, brown sugar, and fragrant cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Methodically spread a delicate layer of the cinnamon mixture across each flattened bread slice, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully roll each bread slice into tight, compact cylinders, sealing the cinnamon filling within.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl, creating a rich, aromatic egg wash for dipping.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, melting a small amount of butter to create a golden cooking surface.
- Delicately submerge each rolled bread cylinder into the egg mixture, coating completely and allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the heated skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes and rotating to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior.
- Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate dish, creating a sweet, spicy coating.
- While still warm, gently roll each cooked roll-up in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar, or drizzle with maple syrup or cream cheese icing for added indulgence.
Notes
- Select day-old white bread for better rolling and less moisture, preventing soggy roll-ups.
- Use room temperature butter to create a smoother, more spreadable cinnamon filling.
- Gently press bread edges when rolling to seal and prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Ensure medium heat prevents burning while allowing even browning of roll-ups.
- Pat bread dry before flattening to reduce excess moisture and improve texture.
- Keep roll-ups uniform in size for consistent cooking and professional presentation.
- Swap regular bread with gluten-free alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar for a lower glycemic index option.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to cinnamon filling for deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Refrigerate roll-ups briefly before cooking to help maintain their shape during frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg