Description
Crunchy French Toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, featuring thick slices of brioche or challah bread dipped in a cinnamon-spiced egg mixture and coated with crushed cornflakes for an irresistible crispy texture. Served warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries, it's a perfect weekend treat.
Ingredients
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French Toast Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Coating
- 4 cups cornflakes
Bread and Cooking
- 8 thick slices Brioche or Challah bread
- Unsalted butter, for cooking
For Serving
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Berries
Instructions
- Preheat the cooking surface: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 350 degrees F. Alternatively, you can heat a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a shallow pan or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Crush the cornflakes: Place the cornflakes in a large bowl and crush them gently with your hands until the pieces are small but still have some texture, ensuring a somewhat uniform size for the best coating.
- Dip the bread slices: Dip each slice of brioche or challah bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides thoroughly. Then, press each side into the crushed cornflakes, making sure the flakes adhere well. Set the coated slices aside on a baking sheet or platter and repeat with all slices.
- Cook the French toast: Melt a small amount of unsalted butter on the hot griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook each slice of French toast until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Serve warm: Serve the crunchy French toast warm, topped with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries for a vibrant and sweet finish.
Notes
- To keep the French toast warm while cooking multiple batches, preheat your oven to 200 degrees F and place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Keep cooked slices on the rack in the oven for up to 30 minutes.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a plant-based butter alternative for cooking.
- Instead of cornflakes, crushed rice cereal or crispy cereal flakes can be used for a different texture.
- Ensure the cornflakes are pressed firmly onto the bread to prevent falling off during cooking.
- Using thick slices of brioche or challah helps the French toast stay soft inside while achieving a crunchy exterior.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
