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Golden Cinnamon Brioche French Toast

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Rich brioche slices soaked in a warm cinnamon-maple batter and fried golden — crisp outside, custardy soft inside. A simple breakfast that feels like a treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • Avocado oil for brushing the skillet
  • 8 slices brioche
  • Maple syrup for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Non Stick Skillet
  • 1 Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Beat 4 large eggs in a flat baking dish.
    4 large eggs
  2. Whisk in 4 tbsp melted butter, ¼ cup almond milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tbsp maple syrup until well combined.
    4 tbsp butter, melted, ¼ cup almond milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tbsp maple syrup
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  4. Drizzle avocado oil into the skillet and brush to coat evenly.
    Avocado oil for brushing the skillet
  5. Dip each brioche slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides briefly. (see notes)
    8 slices brioche
  6. Place in the skillet and fry until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side.
  7. Repeat with the remaining brioche slices, adding more oil as needed.
  8. Serve warm with maple syrup.
    Maple syrup for serving

Nutrition

Serving: 165gCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 14gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 275mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Brioche is soft and absorbs liquid fast — dip each slice quickly rather than letting it sit in the batter, or it will oversoak and turn soggy once it hits the skillet.

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