Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

Ingredients

• 8–12 slices of soft white bread (crusts removed)
• 4 tbsp softened butter
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
• Maple syrup or powdered sugar (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Begin by removing the crusts from the slices of soft white bread. Use a sharp knife to cut them off or simply press gently to remove the crusts if you prefer. You can save the crusts for making breadcrumbs or croutons, or discard them.
2. Using a rolling pin or your hands, gently flatten each slice of bread. Flattening the bread makes it easier to roll up and ensures that the cinnamon-sugar filling will spread evenly inside. Be careful not to flatten the bread too much, just enough to make it pliable without tearing.
3. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is smooth and spreadable. The brown sugar adds a rich sweetness and the cinnamon brings the warm, aromatic flavor that makes these roll-ups irresistible.
4. Spread a thin layer of the cinnamon-sugar mixture onto each slice of flattened bread, ensuring an even coating across the entire surface. Be sure to leave a small border around the edges to make rolling easier and avoid spilling the filling during cooking.
5. Once the bread is coated with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, tightly roll up each slice, starting from one end. Pinch the ends slightly to seal in the filling. You should now have little cinnamon-sugar roll-ups, similar to mini cinnamon rolls.