Soft & Custardy Brioche French Toast
Rich, soft brioche, soaked in a lightly spiced custard, cooked until golden, then finished in the oven for a perfectly tender center. A drizzle of nutty brown butter and warm maple syrup takes this classic breakfast to the nextlevel without adding complexity.This is the kind of recipe that feels specialbut is simple enough for a slow weekend morning.
Servings 2
Calories 634kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter, divided (plus more if needed)
- 4 thick slices, about 1 inch day-old brioche
- ¼ cup butter, for brown butter
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and set a baking sheet aside.
- Make the custard
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Cook the French toast
- Heat about 1 ½ teaspoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Working in batches, dip each slice of brioche into the custard, allowing it to soak briefly without becoming overly saturated. Place the bread in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed.
- Transfer the cooked slices to the baking sheet.
- Finish in the oven
- Bake the French toast for 8–10 minutes, until slightly puffed and custardy in the center.
- Make the brown butter
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, melt the ¼ cup butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 3–5 minutes.
- Immediately transfer to a cool dish to stop the cooking.
- Serve
- Drizzle the warm brown butter over the French toast and finish each slice with maple syrup. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 37g | Fiber: 2g