Brioche French Toast
This brioche French toast is rich, custardy, and perfectly golden with crisp, buttery edges. Made with simple ingredients and smart technique for a breakfast that's never soggy and always a hit.
Servings: 6
Calories: 599kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 brioche loaf, cut into 1"-thick slices (it is best if the bread is 1-3 days old and slightly stale)
- 6-8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- Toppings Suggestions: whipped cream, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and/or fresh berries
Instructions
- Add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a small mixing bowl and whisk. Slowly pour in the half-and-half, whisking all the while. Then, add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture into a small casserole dish or pie dish and add two slices of bread. Soak for about 15 seconds on each side.
- Place a large frying pan over medium-low heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. As soon as the butter has melted, transfer the soaked bread to the pan, and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Lower the heat if necessary to keep the toast from overbrowning in the allotted cook time. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack. Carefully wipe out the pan between batches if necessary and repeat with the remaining butter and brioche slices.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1332IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg