Best French Toast Recipe
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A masterclass in French toast featuring thick-cut brioche or challah soaked in a rich custard, cooked low and slow for buttery, crisp edges and a soft, custardy center.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and blender
- Good for
- Breakfast or snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten, dairy, eggs, and alcohol
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 455 g
- 485 g
- 200 g
- 50 g
- 8 g
- 1 g
- 30 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.2 kg before cooking, which is about 200 g per serving.
Steps
Start by slicing challah or brioche bread into thick slices. If possible, use stale, day-old bread as it is sturdier and better able to soak up the custard mixture without falling apart.
Make the custard mixture by whisking together the cream (or half-n-half), eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a shallow dish until fully combined.
Optional tip: Blend the custard with an immersion blender or standard blender to ensure the cinnamon is fully emulsified and doesn't clump.
Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture. Allow both sides to fully soak for about 20 seconds total.
Carefully pull the bread out of the custard and hold it over the dish for a moment to allow the excess custard to drain off.
Place a skillet over medium-low to low heat and add a generous amount of salted butter. The butter creates the golden brown crust and provides essential flavor.
Add the soaked bread to the skillet. Cook low and slow to allow the center to fully set without the exterior browning too quickly.
Cook each side for about 3-5 minutes. If the exterior is browning too fast, reduce the heat to low.
Check for doneness by gently pressing the center of the toast; it should feel firm. If it feels jiggly, it needs more time.
Serve right away with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a pat of salted butter, and real maple syrup.
Notes
For best results, use stale bread or leave pre-sliced brioche out overnight. Variations include topping with strawberries and whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, or a mixture of sweetened ricotta, orange zest, and pistachios.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 439
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 49 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
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