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French Toast Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 thick slices brioche or Texas toast (about 1 inch thick)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Powdered sugar and maple syrup, for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the 3 eggs, 3 tbsp heavy cream, 3 tbsp whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt in a wide shallow bowl until smooth and pale yellow with no streaks.
  2. Soak 2 slices of bread in the custard for 30 seconds per side, set aside, then repeat with the remaining 2 slices.
  3. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat until foaming, add 2 soaked slices, and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Repeat with the remaining 1 tbsp butter and 2 slices.
  4. Stack on a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and pour maple syrup over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is best made fresh, but the custard can be mixed the night before and kept covered in the fridge. Brioche gives a richer result, but any thick-cut bread that can hold up to soaking will work. The biggest mistake to avoid is a pan that is too hot, which browns the outside before the inside sets.