Tsoureki Bread-Greek Brioche French Toast
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Tsoureki Bread-Greek Brioche French Toast
Description
This recipe uses tsoureki, a Greek braided brioche bread, cut into thick slices. A milk mixture infused with half and half, ground nutmeg, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, fresh sage leaves, and thyme sprigs is simmered to extract warm and fresh spice flavors. After cooling and removing the solids, beaten eggs are whisked into the milk base to create a custard soak.
Slices of tsoureki are dipped in this spiced custard for 1 to 2 minutes to absorb moisture and flavor. They are pan-fried in butter until golden brown on both sides, producing a soft, rich interior with a crisp exterior. The combination of warm spices and fresh herbs gives the French toast a complex flavor beyond traditional recipes.
Serving the toast drizzled with warmed honey and scattered with crushed walnuts and blueberries adds textural contrast and balances sweetness with nuttiness and fruit freshness. This dish can be enjoyed as an elevated breakfast or brunch choice.
Substitutions for the cooking liquid include low-fat or whole milk, and plant-based milks work for dairy-free options. Nutritional information varies depending on these choices. The infusion of fresh herbs and whole spices done by simmering for 10 minutes contributes to the aromatic profile.
Ingredients
- 8 lices tsoureki bread about ¾ of an inch thick each slice
- 1½ cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3-4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick spelling corrected
- 3-4 sage fresh leaves
- 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 egg beaten
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 4 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
For serving
- honey warmed
- walnuts crushed
- blueberries
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- The nutritional values are approximate and depend on the milk and tsoureki varieties used.
- You can substitute half and half with low-fat or whole milk, or use plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition Information
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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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