Description
Red Velvet French Toast brings luxurious Southern charm to breakfast tables. Crimson-hued slices of bread drenched in vanilla-kissed batter create an indulgent morning treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2.25 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, yeast, sugar, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl to create the dry ingredient foundation.
- Introduce warm water, vegetable oil, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and eggs into the dry mixture, blending thoroughly until a smooth consistency emerges.
- Methodically integrate the remaining flour, adding half a cup incrementally to develop a soft, pliable dough texture.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for 5 to 7 minutes, developing its elasticity and structure.
- Place the kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm environment for 1 to 2 hours until volume doubles.
- Shape the expanded dough into a loaf form, positioning it carefully in a greased loaf pan, then cover for a second proofing phase lasting 30 to 45 minutes.
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) during the final rising period.
- Bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes, ensuring a golden exterior, then cool completely before slicing.
- Whisk the custard ingredients together, creating a rich, smooth mixture for dipping bread slices.
- Immerse each bread slice into the custard, guaranteeing thorough coating on both sides.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, carefully cooking the custard-soaked bread for 2 to 3 minutes per side until achieving a crisp, golden-brown finish.
- Cream together cream cheese and butter until silky, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract, adjusting milk for optimal frosting consistency.
- Generously spread the prepared frosting over the warm French toast just before serving, creating an indulgent final touch.
Notes
- Craft this vibrant bread a day ahead to enhance flavor depth and texture complexity.
- Ensure ingredients sit at room temperature for smoother mixing and consistent dough development.
- Control yeast activation by using precisely warm water between 105-110°F for optimal rising.
- Select high-quality cocoa powder to elevate the rich, deep red velvet character of your toast.
- Refrigerate cream cheese frosting for 15 minutes before spreading to achieve perfect spreadable consistency.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg