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French Toast (Golden Brioche, Easy Weekend Recipe)

Thick slices of day-old brioche soaked in a vanilla cinnamon custard and cooked in butter until deeply golden. Crisp edges, soft center, ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices thick-cut brioche preferably day-old
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk whole
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for richness
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt fine
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter plus more as needed
  • 1 cup maple syrup for serving
  • cup fresh berries for serving
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle 12-inch
  • Shallow baking dish 9x13-inch
  • Whisk balloon
  • Spatula thin flexible

Method
 

  1. In a shallow baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Place 2 slices of brioche in the custard and soak 20 to 30 seconds per side. Lift each slice and let the excess drip back into the dish.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.
  4. Add the soaked slices and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and crisp at the edges.
  5. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining bread, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
  6. Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh berries.