Hawaiian Bread French Toast King’s Hawaii Casserole Recipe

Hawaiian Bread Dessert & French Toast

Years ago I lived in Hawaii. I graduated from high school in Hawaii and went to one year of college before moving to Atlanta where I now call home. I loved Hawaii and still miss it to this day. In high school, I was introduced to King's Hawaiian Bread. We used to sell Hawaiian Bread as fundraisers at school. I grew to love them and was excited to share them with my family years later. Hawaiian rolls french toast is the perfect way for me to share my favorite bread and breakfast with my family. We hope that this Hawaiian Bread French Toast recipe post inspires you. 

My middle child is seven and King's Hawaiian rolls are her absolute favorite bread in the world. She eats it plain and would take this bread over dessert any day but she especially loves this Hawaiian french toast. My family loves to have breakfast for dinner once a month or so and my kids always ask me to make my French toast casserole. I only make it with King's Hawaiian Round Bread and it is one of my favorite breakfast dishes, I even make extra to freeze and enjoy later. I hope your family enjoys this King's Hawaiian bread French toast casserole as much as mine.

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Ingredients for the Hawaiian rolls French toast

• 1 King's Hawaiian Round Bread Loaf
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions for the Hawaiian rolls French toast

1. To make Hawaiian French toast, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon until well blended.
3. Cut a loaf of King's Hawaiian bread into six large slices, then cut each slice into chunks.
4. Grease a baking pan with butter, using a Wilton UltraGold 10 10-inch round pan.
5. Dip 3-4 pieces of bread into the mixture, making sure to coat them thoroughly, and place them in the pan.
6. Pour the remaining mixture over the casserole, then combine the remaining brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle generously over the casserole.
7. Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the inside is solid. To test, insert a wooden skewer and make sure it comes out clean.
8. Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes to cool.
9. Cut the casserole into 3-inch squares and serve with butter and syrup.

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King's Hawaiian Bread French Toast Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 King's Hawaiian Round Bread Loaf
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon together until well blended.
3. Cut the loaf of King's Hawaiian bread into six large slices. Turn and cut again so you get chunks of bread like this:
4. Use the butter to grease a baking pan. I use a Wilton UltraGold 10 Inch Round Pan.
5. Grab three to four pieces of bread and dip into mixture. I like to thoroughly coat the bread so nothing looks dry. Place the coated pieces into the pan. I put all pieces next to each leaving little room between.
6. Drizzle the remaining mixture over your uncooked casserole.
7. In a small bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Generously sprinkle over the casserole. This makes a nice, crunchy, sweet topping.
8. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Inside should be solid. I use a wooden skewer to test (stick in it and make certain it comes out clean). Top should be golden brown and look like this:
9. Remove casserole and let it sit for about 10 minutes to settle.
10. Cut the casserole into 3-inch squares. Top with butter and syrup.

History of King's Hawaiian Bread

King's Hawaiian bread is a popular sweet and fluffy bread that is well-known in Hawaii and throughout the United States. Its soft texture and slightly sweet taste make it perfect for sandwiches, rolls, and desserts. The bread is made using a blend of ingredients, including flour, sugar, yeast, milk, eggs, and pineapple juice, which gives it its unique flavor. King's Hawaiian bread is baked in a special oven that helps create its soft texture, and it can be used in various dishes, including traditional Hawaiian cuisine like kalua pork, laulau, and loco moco.

The history of King's Hawaiian bread dates back to 1950, when Robert Taira, a Japanese immigrant, opened a bakery in Hilo, Hawaii. Although Taira's original specialty was baking cakes, he soon began experimenting with bread-making. In 1958, Taira perfected his recipe for a sweet, fluffy bread that he called “Portuguese Sweet Bread.” The bread quickly became popular in Hawaii, leading Taira to open additional bakeries on the island.

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In 1977, Taira's son, David, opened a bakery in Torrance, California, which was a huge success, and King's Hawaiian bread quickly became popular across the mainland United States. Today, King's Hawaiian bread is readily available in grocery stores all across the country. King's Hawaiian bread is a delicious and versatile bread that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a popular choice for sandwiches, rolls, and desserts. King's Hawaiian bread is also a popular ingredient in Hawaiian cuisine.

History of French Toast

The history of French toast is a long and storied one, with roots that can be traced back to ancient Rome. The earliest known reference to a dish that is similar to French toast is found in a cookbook from the 1st century AD, which calls for bread to be soaked in milk and eggs before being fried. Over the centuries, the dish evolved and spread throughout Europe, eventually making its way to America. In the United States, French toast became a popular breakfast food in the early 1900s, and it has remained a favorite ever since.

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Facts about the history of French toast

• The name “French toast” is thought to have originated in England in the 17th century.
• French toast was a popular breakfast food on American railroad dining cars in the early 20th century.
• French toast is often served with a variety of toppings, such as syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.
• French toast can be made with a variety of breads, including white bread, brioche, challah, or sourdough.
• French toast is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

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Hawaiian Bread French Toast King's Hawaii Casserole Recipe

French toast can be served plain or with a variety of toppings, such as syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar. It is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This King's Hawaiian Bread French toast casserole recipe or Hawaiian French toast is one of my favorite recipes to share with friends and family. We hope that you love it as much as we do. We hope that this Hawaiian Bread French Toast casserole recipe post inspires you. Happy cooking!