Tsoureki Bread-Greek Brioche French Toast

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5.0

33 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    585 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Tsoureki Bread-Greek Brioche French Toast

This tsoureki bread-Greek brioche french toast is made with an aromatic egg custard, and is served with warmed honey, blueberries, and walnuts.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 slices tsoureki bread about ¾ of an inch thick each slice
  • cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3-4 cloves
  • 1 cinammon stick
  • 3-4 fresh sage leaves
  • 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted

For serving

  • honey warmed
  • crushed walnuts
  • blueberries
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Instructions

  1. Add the half and half, ground nutmeg, cloves, sage leaves, thyme sprigs, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
  2. Remove cloves, cinnamon stick and herbs from the milk mixture. Beat the four eggs and add them to the milk. Stir well.Dip the tsoureki slices in the mixture in batches. Let them soak for 1- 2 minutes.
  3. Melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter on a skillet and fry slices in batches of two or three until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side. Serve with a drizzle of warmed honey, a handful of walnuts and blueberries.

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
  • You can use, low-fat milk, whole milk, half and half or heavy cream depending on your dietary preferences. Plant-based milk will also work well with this recipe if you are avoiding dairy. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 347mg (116%) Sodium 811mg (34%) Potassium 189mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1533IU (31%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 347mg 116%
Sodium 811mg 34%
Potassium 189mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1533IU 31%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 168mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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