Breakfast
Golden French Toast
25 min total Easy Serves 4 ★★★★☆ 4.7
Day-old brioche drinks up vanilla-bean custard, then hits hot butter for a caramelised crust. Finished with berries and a snowfall of sugar.
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices day-old brioche
- 3 eggs + 200 ml whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla paste + 1 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon and salt
- Butter for the pan, berries and syrup to serve
Method
- 1 — Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a shallow dish.
- 2 — Soak each slice 30 seconds per side — saturated but not falling apart.
- 3 — Cook in foaming butter over medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden.
- 4 — Serve immediately with berries, syrup and a dusting of sugar.
Kitchen tip: Slightly stale bread absorbs more custard without tearing — plan a day ahead.
