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Brioche French Toast

Pillowy, buttery brioche dipped in cinnamon-vanilla egg custard make this the best brioche French toast recipe! Tender, decadent and so easy!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 565 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Brioche French Toast:
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 ¼ cups milk or 1 3/4 cups milk plus 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 to 16 slices brioche or challah sliced 3/4-inch thick (about 20 to 24 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for cooking
Toppings for Serving:
  • powdered sugar
  • unsalted butter
  • pure maple syrup
  • fresh berries or banana slices

Instructions

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  1. To keep the French toast warm between batches, preheat the oven to 200°F. Set a wire rack on top of a baking sheet, then place in the oven. Heat a large, sturdy skillet (a seasoned cast iron pan or large nonstick skillet both work) over low heat. Let warm up while you prepare the French toast custard.
  2. In a wide, shallow bowl (a deep dish pie plate works well), whisk the whole eggs, egg yolk, milk, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smoothly combined and a little foamy.
  3. Add a thin slice of the butter to the warm skillet. Increase the heat to medium/medium-low so the butter melts and sizzles just a little bit.
  4. Working 2 slices as most at a time, gently dip each piece of bread in the custard mixture on both sides, letting absorb for 3 or 4 seconds, then flip and let absorb on the other side for 3 or 4 seconds more. You want the bread to have a nice coating, but not to be soggy or soaked.
  5. Lift a piece of bread out of the mixture, let the excess drip off, then place in the skillet. Dip and place more slices, until the skillet is full. Cook brioche French toast on each side until golden and the center springs back slowly when gently pressed, about 2 to 3 minutes per side depending upon your skillet's heat. Transfer to the oven to keep warm, or serve right away.
  6. Add more butter to the skillet, then repeat with the remaining bread and custard. You'll likely need to continue adjusting the heat as you go so that the outside browns nicely without burning and the French toast cooks through. Enjoy immediately with your toppings of choice.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover brioche French toast in an airtight container or wrapped in foil for up to 3 days.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze French toast in a zip-top bag or airtight storage container for up to 2 months; use parchment paper to separate the layers, if needed.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm brioche French toast in the microwave or in a 350 degree F oven. It can be reheated directly from frozen; it simply takes little extra time.
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover brioche French toast in an airtight container or wrapped in foil for up to 3 days.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze French toast in a zip-top bag or airtight storage container for up to 2 months; use parchment paper to separate the layers, if needed.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm brioche French toast in the microwave or in a 350 degree F oven. It can be reheated directly from frozen; it simply takes little extra time.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 6) Calories 565kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 318mg (106%) Potassium 189mg (5%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1303IU (26%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 190mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 565

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6)
Calories 565kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 318mg 106%
Potassium 189mg 4%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1303IU 26%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 190mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.