Name: Rolled French Toast Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 slices of crustless sandwich bread; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 1 knob of butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 100 grams sugar

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I make this recipe when I need a quick sweet dish. I learned it when I had extra sandwich bread and no jam. I like the small rolls. They cook fast. They taste like soft toast with a sweet crust. This dish fits busy mornings and small dinners. I call it Rolled French Toast Style when I tell friends how I make it.

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I use it on days when I want something simple. It helps when guests arrive and I want a warm treat. I can make many rolls fast. The recipe uses few tools. I often serve it with coffee or fruit. It is a useful go-to for quick meals at home.

This recipe turns simple bread into small, soft rolls with a sweet outside. You press the slices flat, roll them, dip them in an egg mix, and pan-fry them. The result is warm bread with a light, tender inside and a golden outside. People make this kind of dish for breakfast or a quick snack. It fits weekend mornings, a quick lunch, or a small dessert after a simple dinner.

Why make this recipe

This recipe saves time. It uses common items you likely have at home. You can make many rolls in one pan. The steps are easy to learn. The flavor is gentle and sweet, not heavy. It fits daily use for busy families. You can adapt it with different spices or a small spread before rolling. It is also good for using up bread that is not very fresh. You get a fast treat with little cleanup.

How to make this recipe

You press the bread flat, then roll each slice. You mix the egg, milk, cream, and vanilla to make a wet batter. You dip each roll in the batter so it soaks a little. Then you cook the rolls in a buttered pan until they turn light brown. After cooking, you coat them in a cinnamon-sugar mix. The steps link simply: press, roll, dip, cook, and glaze. Expect soft centers and a thin golden crust.

Ingredients

8 tranches de pain de mie sans croûte, 1 œuf, 3 c-à-s de lait, 1 c-à-s de crème liquide, 1 noix de beurre, 1 c-à-c de vanille liquide, 1 c-à-c rase de cannelle, 100 g de sucre

This list uses simple items. The bread should be without crust to make rolling easy. One egg with milk and cream makes a light batter. A small knob of butter gives a nice brown color in the pan. Vanilla and cinnamon add warm flavor. The sugar is for the final glaze. These amounts make several rolls, enough for a small group or a family breakfast.

Directions

Étalez le pain de mie à l’aide d’un rouleau à pâtisser. Puis roulez la tranche de pain de mie sur elle-même. Battez les œufs avec le lait, la crème et la vanille. Plongez les tranches de pain de mie roulées dans le mélange avec les œufs. Puis, dans une poêle chaude, ajoutez la noix de beurre et faites cuire les roulés sur chaque côté. Ils doivent légèrement colorer. Pour le glaçage, mélangez le sucre et la cannelle. Puis, plongez les roulés dedans. Dégustez avec un bon café.

Notes: Roll the bread tightly so it keeps shape in the pan. Do not soak too long in the egg mix or the roll will fall apart. Use medium heat so the outsides brown but the inside stays soft. Melt the butter first and wipe the pan with it for even color. Toss the hot rolls quickly in the cinnamon-sugar so the coating sticks.

FAQs

Q: Can I use regular bread with crust?

A: Yes, but remove the crust or it will be harder to roll.

Q: Can I skip the cream?

A: Yes. Use extra milk instead for a lighter mix.

Q: How long to cook each side?

A: Cook a few minutes per side until light golden.

Q: Can I reheat leftovers?

A: Yes. Warm in a pan or oven for a few minutes.

Q: Is it safe to make ahead?

A: You can prep rolls, but cook fresh for best texture.

Conclusion

This simple roll version of French toast is quick and useful. It uses basic pantry items and a small pan. You can make a batch in about 15–20 minutes. The taste is mild and sweet, with a soft inside and a light crust. For another take on rolled French toast, see a similar recipe on Mes Délicieuses Créations. If you like a chocolate twist, try the Nutella rolled French toast version on Marmiton.