French toast recipe brioch is an excellent way to transform leftover, slightly stale bread into a luxurious weekend breakfast treat. Much like bread pudding, it's made by briefly soaking thick slices of bread in a mixture of eggs, sugar, milk, and cinnamon, then cooking them to perfection in a skillet. The result is a dish that's golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft and custardy on the inside, with a light hint of cinnamon and just the right touch of sweetness.
French toast recipe brioch is traditionally served with melted butter and a drizzle of maple syrup, but it pairs wonderfully with a wide range of other toppings! Experiment with homemade blueberry sauce, strawberry syrup, caramel sauce, lemon curd, or peanut butter. A dollop of fresh whipped cream is always a great choice too. Don’t forget to add some fresh berries if you have them, or sprinkle on some chopped nuts for an extra touch!
Here’s what you’ll need to make the most unforgettably easy and scrumptious French toast ever!
Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until they run in an uninterrupted line through the tines of a fork.
Warm a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and a 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Heat until the butter foams.
Dip the slices of bread in the batter, covering both sides, allowing them to soak briefly. The slice should feel heavy, like a wet sponge, but shouldn't drip like a soaking wet sponge.
Place the slices in the pan and sprinkle the tops with a pinch of sugar. Cook the French toast until they've browned on the bottom. Flip and sprinkle the browned tops with a second pinch of sugar.
Place the slices in the pan and sprinkle the tops with a pinch of sugar. Cook the French toast until they've browned on the bottom. Flip and sprinkle the browned tops with a second pinch of sugar.