Effortless Hawaiian Toast Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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King's Hawaiian rolls (1 pack, sweet type)
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Eggs, large
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Whole cream
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Milk, full-fat
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White sugar
→ Flavorings
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Vanilla extract (real, not artificial)
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Cinnamon, ground
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Butter, melted
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A pinch of salt
→ Toppings
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Optional butter pats
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Maple syrup, Grade A, for pouring
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Powdered sugar for sprinkling on top
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat up your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter up or spray a big 9x13-inch pan so nothing sticks to it.
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Take all those sweet rolls and cut them horizontally, making a top and bottom for each. Lay them out in your greased dish with the inside part facing up.
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Grab a big bowl and whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla until it's all smooth as can be.
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Evenly pour the custard mix over the rolls. Press down gently with a spatula to make sure they soak it up well. Then, drizzle melted butter across the top.
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Cover the pan with foil and bake it for 25 minutes. After that, take off the foil and let it bake 15-20 minutes more, until the top gets a nice golden color and the custard's no longer liquid.
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Let it cool slightly, then cover it with a layer of powdered sugar. Serve warm with maple syrup and butter on the side, if you'd like.
# Notes:
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You can prep it the night before and bake fresh the next morning.
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The texture and sweetness are best with King's Hawaiian rolls.
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Grade A maple syrup tastes much smoother than the alternatives.