Portuguese French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar, Butter & Honey
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Portuguese French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar, Butter & Honey

Recipe by ElmarieCourse: Savoury, Breakfast
Servings

4

4 – 8

This Portuguese-Style French Toast Recipe is a nostalgic and comforting treat made with hotdog rolls dipped in a creamy egg-and-milk mixture, fried in butter, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. A twist on traditional rabanadas, this easy skillet version is golden, crisp, and deeply satisfying — perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy weekend brunch. Served warm with butter and honey, it’s a quick and affordable recipe using pantry staples and leftover rolls. Ideal for families, entertaining, or sweet cravings with a Mediterranean touch.

Ingredients

  • 4 hotdog rolls (preferably a day or two old)

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

  • A pinch of salt

  • 2–3 tbsp butter, for frying

  • Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

  • To Serve

  • Salted butter

  • Runny honey or maple syrup

Directions

  • Prep cinnamon sugar
  • In a shallow bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Make the egg mixture
  • In another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  • Dip the rolls
  • Slice hotdog rolls in half if large, or leave whole for a more traditional style.
  • Dip each roll briefly in the egg mixture, ensuring it soaks but doesn’t get soggy.
  • Fry
  • Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Fry the dipped rolls in batches, turning until golden and crisp on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).
  • Coat in cinnamon sugar
  • While still warm, roll each French toast piece in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
  • Serve
  • Serve warm with a generous dollop of butter and a drizzle of honey or syrup.

Notes

  • Mediterranean Tablecloth available here
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