Description
Indulgent French cinnamon-vanilla toast brings Paris breakfast magic to your morning table. Crisp edges, custardy center, and warm spices create a simple yet luxurious meal you’ll crave from first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
Spices and Seasoning:
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- Unsalted butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving, optional)
- Powdered sugar (for serving, optional)
- Berries (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat an electric griddle to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius), ensuring an even cooking surface for the french toast.
- In a wide, shallow mixing bowl, whisk together large eggs, whole milk, pure vanilla extract, half of the ground cinnamon, and a delicate pinch of kosher salt until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently immerse each bread slice into the aromatic egg mixture, carefully turning to coat both sides evenly, allowing the bread to absorb the flavorful liquid.
- Before continuing with the remaining bread slices, sprinkle the rest of the ground cinnamon into the egg mixture, stirring to distribute the warm spice throughout.
- On the preheated griddle, melt unsalted butter until it becomes foamy and creates a golden, slightly bubbling surface.
- Carefully place the coated bread slices onto the buttered griddle, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a rich, caramelized golden-brown color.
- Transfer the french toast to serving plates, then garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar, a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup, and a scattering of fresh seasonal berries for a vibrant and delectable presentation.
Notes
- Customize your French toast by experimenting with different bread types like brioche, challah, or thick-cut sourdough for varied textures and flavors.
- Leftover French toast can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and easily reheated in a toaster or skillet.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly to prevent streaky coating and ensure a smooth, even mixture that clings perfectly to each bread slice.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a more uniform egg mixture and promote better absorption into the bread.
- Avoid soggy toast by using slightly stale bread, which absorbs the egg mixture more effectively without falling apart during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg