French Toast Loaf
Transform your breakfast or brunch game with this irresistibly indulgent French Toast Loaf, a delightful twist on the classic favorite. Made with rich brioche bread soaked in a velvety custard of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and a hint of warm cinnamon and vanilla, this baked creation boasts a perfectly golden, crisp top and a soft, custardy interior. Easy to prepare in advance and baked to perfection in a single loaf pan, this recipe is ideal for serving a crowd. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup for a decadent finish that’ll make every bite unforgettable. Perfect for holidays, weekend gatherings, or any time you crave a comforting and crowd-pleasing treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) Brioche loaf
- 6 pieces Large eggs
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, for greasing)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cups Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with melted unsalted butter, ensuring all sides and corners are well coated.
Cut the brioche loaf into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the cubed brioche to the custard mixture. Gently toss and press the bread into the liquid, ensuring every piece is well soaked.
Let the bread sit for about 5-10 minutes to fully absorb the custard.
Transfer the soaked bread cubes into the prepared loaf pan. Gently press down to create an even layer, ensuring the pan is filled but not over-packed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp, and the custard is set (a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean).
Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool further.
Slice the French Toast Loaf into thick slices. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.5 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.4 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1615 mg | 538% | |
| Sodium | 3018 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 447.4 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.8 g | ||
| Protein | 89.1 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 955 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 1788 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
