French toast

Name: French toast
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 250 mL whole milk; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp. caster sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 8 slices brioche, each about 1 1/2cm thick; 25 g butter; Maple syrup; Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, to serve; Icing sugar, to dust (optional)

Brioche bread makes this recipe super indulgent

By Gabriella EnglishPublished: 19 December 2023

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golden syrup being poured onto french toast

Hannah Hall

We’ve made a very classic French toast recipe that's so easy, you'll never have to wonder how to make French toast again. This recipe is perfect to serve as a weekend brunch. Our recipe is a brioche French toast, but if you'd rather, just use regular bread instead - but make sure it's thick.

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Ingredients

4
large eggs
250 ml
whole milk
1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp.
caster sugar
1 tsp.
vanilla extract
8
slices brioche, each about 1 1/2cm thick
25 g
butter
Maple syrup
Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, to serve
Icing sugar, to dust (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat your oven to its lowest temperature to keep the french toast warm.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add two slices of brioche and submerge into the eggy mixture and leave to soak for 1 minute. Heat a knob of the butter in a wide non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the soaked brioche slices and cook for 2-3 minutes each side until deep golden brown.
3. Step 3Transfer to a baking tray and keep warm in the oven while you repeat with the remaining brioche slices and egg mixture.
4. Step 4Divide the french toast between plates and serve with maple syrup and berries. Dust with icing sugar, if you like.