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Turn ordinary sandwich bread into luxurious morning treats packed with sweet cinnamon filling and soaked in tasty French toast mixture.
Must-Have Components:
- Soft white bread: Perfect for rolling up
- Brown sugar: Gives sweet inside
- Good cinnamon: Main flavor punch
- Eggs: Makes batter creamy
- Whole milk: Adds richness
- Vanilla extract: Brings extra flavor
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Step-by-Step Guide:
- Get Bread Ready
- Cut off all crusts
- Press each slice flat
- Cover them while waiting
- Handle one piece at a time
- Mix Up Filling
- Combine cinnamon with brown sugar
- Spread butter on bread
- Add filling across surface
- Leave small gap at edge
- Form and Coat
- Start rolling from the bottom up
- Press edge down to stick
- Soak in egg mixture
- Allow extra to drip away
- Brown In Pan
- Set stove to medium heat
- Cook with sealed side down first
- Flip to cook all around
- Coat with cinnamon sugar mix
Keeping Leftovers:
They taste best right away. You can freeze them before cooking.
Tasty Companions:
Enjoy with some maple syrup and seasonal fruit on the side.
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Pro Suggestions:
- Keep heat at medium level
- Cook a few at a time
- Put cloth over waiting rolls
- Quick dip in batter works best
We've found that getting the rolling just right and watching your cooking temperature makes these breakfast goodies turn out amazing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why do you need fresh bread?
- Fresh bread won’t break when rolled. Stale bread crumbles.
- → Can you prepare them in advance?
- Absolutely! Store in the freezer for up to a month, then reheat in the oven.
- → What’s the best kind of bread to use?
- Soft sandwich bread (white) works best for rolling.
- → Why should you trim the crusts?
- It helps the rolls come out smoother and even.
- → What’s good to serve with them?
- Try powdered sugar, maple syrup, or sprinkle more cinnamon sugar.