Classic French Toast

Ingredients

• thick-sliced brioche4 slices, day-old
• large eggs3
• whole milk1/2 cup
• heavy cream2 tbsp
• granulated sugar1 tbsp
• vanilla extract1 tsp
• ground cinnamon1/2 tsp
• kosher saltpinch
• unsalted butter3 tbsp
• powdered sugarfor dusting
• maple syrupfor serving

Steps

1. 1

   Whisk custard ingredients.

   Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a wide shallow dish until smooth.

2. 2

   Soak brioche slices in custard.

   Soak each slice of brioche in the custard for 15 seconds per side — long enough to saturate but not fall apart.

3. 3

   Melt butter and cook slices.

   Melt 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 slices at a time until deep gold, about 2.5 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Wipe pan and repeat cooking.

   Wipe the pan, add fresh butter, and repeat with remaining slices.

5. 5

   Dust with powdered sugar.

   Dust generously with powdered sugar and pass warm maple syrup at the table.