Brioche Bread French Toast
Rich, custardy French toast made from brioche slices, with a crisp golden exterior. Great for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a make-ahead brunch.
Ingredients
Custard
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
- Pinch of salt
Main
- 6 slices brioche bread 3/4–1 inch thick (slightly stale preferred)
- 2 tbsp butter for the pan
- Neutral oil optional, to prevent burning
To Serve
- Maple syrup fresh berries, powdered sugar, or yogurt
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk (or milk + cream), sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a wide shallow bowl until smooth.
- Lay a slice of brioche flat in the custard and soak 20–30 seconds per side. Slightly stale brioche can soak a little longer.
- Heat a skillet over medium, add butter and a little oil. Cook soaked slices 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp at the edges.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange soaked slices on a parchment-lined sheet pan, dot with butter, and bake 12–15 minutes, flipping once.
- Keep finished slices warm in a low oven while you cook the rest. Serve with butter, syrup, berries, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Day-old brioche soaks without falling apart; fresh brioche needs gentler handling.
- For extra richness, substitute a small portion of milk with heavy cream.
- Toasting a light dusting of sugar on the surface before flipping adds a caramelized crust.
- Leftovers freeze well and reheat in a 350°F oven or toaster oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 320mgSugar: 12g
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