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Best Brioche French Toast Recipe

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This Best Brioche French Toast Recipe delivers fluffy, golden slices of rich, buttery brioche soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, pan-fried to perfection. Ideal for a decadent breakfast or brunch, it features the perfect balance of sweet and savory with warm maple syrup and optional fresh toppings to enhance the flavor experience.

Ingredients

Bread

  • 8–9 (¾ to 1 inch thick) slices brioche bread

Custard Mixture

  • 5 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup

Cooking Fat

  • 3–4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, kosher salt, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and pure maple syrup until fully blended. Optionally, transfer the mixture to a shallow dish for easier soaking.
  2. Melt butter in skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt about 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent the toast from browning too quickly during cooking.
  3. Soak the brioche slices: Working in batches of 2 to 4 slices (or as many as fit without touching), dip each brioche slice into the custard mixture. Let the slice soak about 20 seconds per side, allowing it to absorb the custard without becoming overly saturated. Let excess drip back into the bowl.
  4. Cook the soaked brioche: Once the butter is melted and foaming, add the soaked slices to the skillet. Cook each slice for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. The first batch may take closer to 4 minutes per side; subsequent batches typically cook in about 3 minutes per side as the skillet heats up.
  5. Repeat and add butter as needed: Transfer cooked slices to a serving plate and repeat the soaking and cooking process for the remaining bread, adding more butter to the skillet as required to prevent sticking and promote browning.
  6. Serve: Serve the brioche French toast warm with warm maple syrup and optional toppings such as fresh berries, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Brioche Bread: Use a fresh loaf and slice it yourself into ¾ to 1-inch thick slices. Avoid pre-sliced bread as it is often too thin. Slightly stale brioche works best for soaking.
  • Dairy Substitutions: You may replace the heavy cream and milk with 1 cup of half-and-half, but avoid lower-fat or plant-based milks to maintain a rich custard consistency.

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