Description
Brioche French Toast is a cozy, sweet breakfast perfect for family mornings or lazy weekends. Soft, custardy slices of brioche are dipped in a vanilla-cinnamon egg mixture, fried to golden perfection, and served with syrup and berries. This easy recipe brings warmth, love, and indulgence to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche bread (day-old works best)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying
- Maple syrup, fresh berries, and powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Dip brioche slices 15–20 seconds per side in custard.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Cook slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining slices.
- Serve with syrup, berries, and powdered sugar.
Notes
Use day-old brioche for best texture. Don’t over-soak slices. Reheat in oven for crispiness. Optional: add chocolate chips or almond butter for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 180