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Turn ordinary sandwich bread into luxurious morning treats packed with sweet cinnamon filling and soaked in tasty French toast mix.
Must-Have Components:
- Soft white bread: Perfect for easy rolling
- Brown sugar: Gives sweet interior
- Good cinnamon: The star flavor
- Eggs: Creates custardy coating
- Whole milk: Makes it silky
- Vanilla extract: Adds depth
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Get Bread Ready
- Cut off all crusts
- Press each slice flat
- Store under towel until needed
- Handle one slice at a time
- Mix Sweet Filling
- Combine cinnamon with brown sugar
- Spread melted butter on bread
- Add filling across surface
- Keep one edge clean for closing
- Form and Coat
- Roll firmly from the bottom up
- Press edges down to stick
- Soak in egg mixture
- Allow extra to drip away
- Brown Everything
- Warm pan to medium heat
- Cook with seam facing down first
- Rotate to color all sides
- Dust with cinnamon sugar mix
Keeping Leftovers:
Eat right away for best taste. You can freeze the uncooked rolls too.
Tasty Companions:
Add real maple syrup and some sliced fresh fruit.
Pro Pointers:
- Stick with medium heat setting
- Cook a few at a time
- Keep waiting rolls covered up
- Don't let them sit in batter too long
We've found that rolling them just right and watching your cooking temperature makes these breakfast bites turn out amazing every time.
Common Questions About This Recipe
- → Why use fresh bread?
- It bends without cracking. Stale bread crumbles.
- → Can these be prepped ahead?
- Absolutely. Freeze them up to a month. Warm them in the oven.
- → Which bread works best?
- Soft white sandwich bread is ideal.
- → Why cut off crusts?
- Keeps the rolls smooth and evenly textured.
- → How should I serve them?
- Top with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or sprinkle more cinnamon sugar.