King’s Hawaiian Bread French Toast

(from Randygirl’s recipe box)

I find it best to let the bread sit out overnight to dry out. It keeps the french toast from becoming soggy after cooking.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 14 people

Categories: Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 1 - loaf Original King's Hawaiian Round Bread
  • 3 - eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 - cup milk
  • 1 - teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 - teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 - cup sugar
  • 1/8 - teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 - teaspoon nutmeg
  • powdered sugar or syrup

Directions

  1. Slice the Kings Hawaiian bread into 1 – inch thick slices – then cut each slice of bread in half. Lay the bread slices flat on a baking sheet for 4 hours or overnight to dry out (overnight is best).

  2. Beat the eggs until smooth; add the milk and vanilla and blend; Add baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; blend until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Preheat slightly a buttered pan or griddle. Lightly dip each piece of bread into the batter making sure not to over soak.
  4. Place bread on pan – stirring batter between dipping. Turn with spatula when golden brown. Serve with butter and powdered sugar or use syrup.

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