Recently, we told you about yet another fantastic breakfast we had at Kona Cafe, located at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Known for its beloved breakfasts, many guests count Tonga Toast among their all-time favorite Disney Dishes!
Tonga Toast with Bacon
But if you, like me, can’t get to Disney World everytime the craving for Tonga Toast strikes, you’re in luck! Because today, we’re sharing the secret to the magic with you!
Tonga Toast - Inside
Now, be sure to send me a tweet to let me know when to come over for breakfast!! 
Tonga Toast
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Sugar-Cinnamon Ingredients:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Batter Ingredients:
4 large eggs
1 1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Tonga Toast Ingredients:
1 quart canola oil, for frying
1 loaf sourdough bread (uncut, 12 inches long)
2 large bananas, peeled
Instructions:
For cinnamon-sugar:
1. Mix sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl (large enough to roll toast) with a fork until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
For batter:
1. Whip eggs in medium bowl (large enough to dip toast) until well beaten. Add milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
For Tonga toast:
1. Preheat oil to 350 degrees F in a large pot or a deep fryer. (If using a large pot, use a candy thermometer to make certain the oil does not get any hotter or it will burn.)
2. Slice the bread into four three-inch-thick slices.
3. Cut each banana in half crosswise, then each piece lengthwise.
4. Place a bread slice flat on the counter and tear out just enough from the middle (do not tear all the way through) to stuff half a banana into; repeat with each bread slice.
5. Dip stuffed bread into batter, covering both sides, allowing excess batter to drip off bread and place carefully into hot oil.
6. Cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown. If needed, turn toast over after 2 minutes and cook for another 2 minutes on other side. Remove and drain excess oil.
7. Roll toast in cinnamon-sugar. Repeat for each piece of toast.
Will you be making Tonga Toast tomorrow morning for breakfast – or tonight for dinner? Let us know in comments!
Recipe Courtesy of Taste of Disney
I cannot find unsliced Texas Toast anywhere near me! Any ideas?
Michele — Do you have a local bakery? They could possibly sell you a loaf without slicing. Also, any friends who want to try their hand at breadmaking?
I love Tonga Toast. It’s a must have on every visits!!
We do a variation of this receipe every two months!! We put a Disney table cloth and spread the table with the confetis that we collected from the Royal Table!!
It’s a feast every time.
Ive made this before. I made it before I went to WDW (after hearing all the good reviews about it) and I actually got some from the Poly when I was at WDW in March. It is delicious, even if you do make it yourself
Is this deep fried, or can I make this on my stove? I would love to make some Tonga Toast myself since we won’t be making it to the Kona Cafe on our trip in two weeks!
I wonder how good it would taste with Hawian bread? I think I’ll try it that way.
I am going to try this…. So your invited for breakfast…… I live in Scotland!!!
Yes. Yes. Saturday morning. I plan to brag to my twitter friends with some pics! Hmm. There’d be a better than 50% chance to have folks knocking on my door, lol!
What? No strawberry syrup recipe??
Naturally you post this the day my Dr. tells me my pre-diabetes is very close to diabetes and my cholesterol is getting very high again.
Sourdough is the best bread for a diabetic, but I think the sugar sort of negates any benefit.
@Galloping Gourmand – I’m sure you could probably substitute Splenda or Equal (though I’d probably use Splenda) for sugar. I’m a diabetic (have been for six months now), and that’s what I’d do.
Yum! What about the strawberry sauce? I love that and can’t find a recipe anywhere!