Best Brioche French Toast Recipe

Ingredients

• 8-9 (3/4″ to 1″ thick) slices of brioche bread
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk, preferably whole milk
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 3-4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, milk, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Whisk the mixture until well blended. If you like, transfer to a shallow dish.

2. 2

   Melt about 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. You may need to lower the heat after the first batch if the toast begins to brown too quickly.

3. 3

   Working with 2-4 slices of brioche bread at a time or as many as you can fit into your skillet without touching. Dip each brioche slice in the egg mixture and allow to soak for about 20 seconds on each side. It should feel heavy like a wet sponge but not a soaking wet sponge. Allow the excess to drip back into the bowl.

4. 4

   When the butter has melted and begins to foam, add the coated brioche to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. The first batch will require about 4 minutes on each side but as the pan gets hot the subsequent slices will require about 3 minutes on each side.

5. 5

   Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining brioche slices. Add more butter to the pan as needed.

6. 6

   Serve with maple syrup and other toppings of choice, such as fresh berries, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.