Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Best French Toast Ever made with thick-cut brioche or challah bread, a decadent custard mixture, and a hint of warm spices. This classic breakfast dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Brioche or Challah French Toast:
- 6 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
Custard Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
For Cooking and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt until smooth.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each bread slice into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for about 15–20 seconds per side.
- Cook the French Toast: Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, and cook soaked bread slices for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Add more butter for each batch.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries.
Notes
- Day-old bread works best for optimal soaking.
- For a luxurious twist, consider adding a splash of orange liqueur or using half-and-half instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 slices
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
