Easy French Toast Roll-Ups (Print)

Soft golden bread rolls filled with sweet fillings, coated in cinnamon sugar for a warm handheld treat.

# Components:

→ Bread & Fillings

01 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (or Nutella, or fruit jam)

→ Egg Mixture

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 3 tablespoons milk
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying

# Directions:

01 - Gently flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin.
02 - Spread approximately 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese or chosen filling along one edge of each slice, then roll up tightly.
03 - Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a shallow bowl until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
05 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Quickly dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating all sides, then place seam side down in the skillet.
07 - Cook in batches, turning every 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on all sides, adding more butter as needed.
08 - Immediately roll hot roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They cook in under ten minutes and feel like a treat without any fancy ingredients.
  • You can fill them with whatever you have, jam, Nutella, cream cheese, even peanut butter.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating turns simple bread into something that tastes like a warm hug.
02 -
  • Roll the bread thin enough to be flexible, but not so hard that it tears, gentle pressure is key.
  • Dip the roll ups quickly in the egg, if they soak too long they get soggy and fall apart in the pan.
  • Coat them in cinnamon sugar the moment they leave the skillet, the heat makes the sugar stick and melt just a little.
03 -
  • Use day old bread if you have it, it holds its shape better and soaks up less egg.
  • Dont skip the vanilla, it makes a bigger difference than you think in something this simple.
  • If the roll ups start to unroll in the pan, press them gently with your spatula and they will seal right back up.
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