Golden French Toast
Transform your breakfast routine with this indulgent Golden French Toast recipe, a perfect blend of fluffy texture and rich, cozy flavors. Featuring thick slices of brioche or challah soaked in a creamy custard mix of eggs, milk, and heavy cream, this classic dish is elevated with fragrant vanilla and a hint of cinnamon for a warm, comforting aroma. Pan-fried to golden perfection in butter, each slice is irresistibly crispy on the outside with a soft, custardy center. Serve your French toast warm, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh berries for a beautiful, brunch-worthy presentation. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet decadent breakfast recipe is ideal for weekend mornings or special occasions. Keywords: Golden French Toast, brioche French toast, cinnamon French toast, easy breakfast recipes, custard French toast, weekend brunch ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Thick bread slices (preferably brioche or challah)
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted for cooking)
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Fresh berries (optional for serving)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt and coat the surface evenly.
Dip one slice of bread at a time into the custard mixture, fully submerging it and allowing it to soak for about 5 seconds on each side. Shake off any excess batter.
Carefully place the soaked bread onto the heated skillet or griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and lightly crispy. Repeat the process with the remaining bread slices.
Add more butter to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking or burning between batches.
Once all the slices are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate.
Drizzle the French toast with maple syrup and garnish with powdered sugar and fresh berries, if desired.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Golden French Toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.9 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 1017 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.9 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 790 mg | 17% | |
*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.
