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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 585 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 8 slices 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 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
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.
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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
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
% 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.