As a child, I have always loved my French toast for weekend breakfasts, and as an adult I have fine-tuned my favorite recipe. With the help of my local bakery, author Jordan Christy of How To Be A Hepburn In A Hilton World and my mother’s original recipe, I am excited to share with you Simply Luxurious French Toast.

One of the simplest breakfast comfort meals to make. The deliciousness resides in the ingredients you choose.

First, the bread. Indulge in brioche. Whether you make it yourself or (it takes time, but is absolutely worth it), or purchase it from a local bakery, pick up a loaf of this specialty bread. It both absorbs the dredging batter wonderfully and is soft and buttery all on its own.

Then, the syrup.

It was given to me as a gift from a long-time TSLL reader who lives in Quebec, Canadian maple syrup (shop Sirop d’érable Canadian from Turkey Hill here). Find it. Purchase it, and you will be glad you spoiled yourself. Thank you so much Dani for this gift.

Then, add your favorite warm spices with eggs and a smidge of vanilla (whole milk optional) and you have yourself a delicious special breakfast!

Simply Luxurious French Toast

Simply Luxurious

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 loaf brioche thickly sliced if not already sliced at the bakery
• 1/3 cup whole milk or half & half optional
• unsalted butter (high quality)
• confectioners' sugar
• cinnamon
• maple syrup (warmed up on the stove or in the microwave) Canadian - bien sûr !

Instructions

 

• In a medium to large bowl wide (low-sided) bowl, whisk together eggs, spices vanilla, and milk (if using).
• Slice the brioche loaf into 1 inch thick pieces and dredge in the egg mixture, until both sides are completed coated. Don’t let it soak, as it will leave your bread too soggy.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over low-medium heat. Place dredged slices of bred and place in skillet for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Continue to add butter and oil to the skillet/pan as needed, as well as cinnamon to egg mixture if it appears to disappear.
• Sprinkle finished slices with confectioners’ sugar and top with warm syrup.

~Recipe for homemade brioche: click here for recipe, or pick up at your local bakery.

Key Things To Keep In Mind

*Purchasing a loaf of brioche is around $10 for an extra long loaf, but it saves time, as making brioche is a process (however, a simple process).

*Soaking longer than 30 seconds a side in the egg mixture tends to leave the bread soggy on the inside even after cooking for the recommended time.  As long as it is coated, the flavor that you desire will be there.

*While other breads can be substituted, the buttery brioche is an inexpensive way to bring luxury to your morning and your guests will be very impressed.

*Another topper for the French toast (as I sometimes do tend to enjoy) peanut butter!

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