🧾 Ingredients
🔹 For the Rolls:
- 8–10 slices soft white bread (crusts removed)
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
🔹 Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
🔹 Custard (French Toast Mix):
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
🔹 For Cooking:
- 2–3 tablespoons butter (for frying)
🔹 Glaze (Optional but recommended):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
🍞 Step 1: Prepare the Bread
Start with soft sandwich bread.
- Cut off the crusts
- Flatten each slice using a rolling pin
👉 This makes the bread flexible and easy to roll.
🍯 Step 2: Make Cinnamon Filling
In a bowl:
- Mix brown sugar + cinnamon
- Add melted butter
Stir until it becomes a thick paste.
🔄 Step 3: Roll the Bread
- Spread a thin layer of cinnamon filling on each bread slice
- Roll tightly into a log
Press gently so it holds its shape.
🥣 Step 4: Prepare Custard
In a bowl:
- Whisk eggs
- Add milk, vanilla, sugar
Mix until smooth.
🍳 Step 5: Dip & Fry
Heat a pan over medium heat and add butter.
For each roll:
- Dip quickly in custard (don’t soak too long)
- Place in pan
- Cook until golden on all sides
Turn gently to cook evenly.
👉 About 2–3 minutes per side
🔥 Step 6: Caramelize (Optional but amazing)
For extra flavor:
- Sprinkle a little sugar in the pan
- Let rolls cook briefly to caramelize
This gives that crispy sweet coating like in your image 😍
🍯 Step 7: Make Glaze
Mix:
- Powdered sugar + milk + vanilla
Until smooth and pourable.
🎨 Step 8: Final Touch
- Place rolls on plate
- Drizzle glaze on top
- Sprinkle extra sugar if you want
🍽️ Final Result
You’ll get:
- Crispy golden outside
- Soft cinnamon center
- Sweet glaze finish
Just like mini cinnamon rolls but faster and easier!
💡 Tips for Best Results
1. Use Soft Bread
Fresh bread rolls better without breaking
2. Don’t Oversoak
Too much custard = soggy rolls
3. Medium Heat Only
High heat burns sugar quickly
4. Roll Tight
Loose rolls will open while frying
🌍 Variations
🍫 Chocolate Version
Add Nutella inside before rolling
🍌 Banana Version
Add mashed banana with cinnamon
🥜 Peanut Butter
Spread peanut butter + sugar
🍎 Apple Cinnamon
Add small cooked apple pieces
🧊 Storage
- Best eaten fresh
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Reheat in pan or air fryer
🏁 Final Thoughts
This recipe is:
✔ Super easy
✔ Cheap ingredients
✔ Perfect for breakfast or dessert
✔ Looks professional