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Brioche French Toast
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Brioche French Toast

My homemade brioche is nice and thick, absorbing loads of the egg batter, which is the key to a perfect French toast. You don’t just want a light coating on the outside, you want it all the way through, in each and every bite.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword French toast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 565kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons honey warmed
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 8 slices Brioche 1/2" thick stale bread works best
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • Your favorite toppings real maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, fruits, etc

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Add half-and-half, eggs, honey and salt to a pie pan. Whisk with a fork.
  • Working in batches, place bread in the egg mixture and let soak on each side for 30 seconds. Transfer to a wire rack over a sheet pan.
  • Working in batches, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet. Add 2 bread slices to the skillet and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove to another wire rack over a sheet pan.
  • Transfer pan of bread to the oven and bake 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 312mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1366IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg