Description
Crunchy French Toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, featuring thick slices of Brioche or Challah bread dipped in a spiced egg mixture, then coated with crushed cornflakes for an extra crispy texture. Served warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries, this recipe is perfect for a comforting morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Coating
- 4 cups cornflakes
Main
- 8 thick slices Brioche or Challah bread
- Unsalted butter, for cooking
For Serving
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Berries
Instructions
- Preheat the Griddle: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 350 degrees F. Alternatively, you can prepare a large skillet over medium heat.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow pan or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, 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 by hand until pieces are small but not reduced to crumbs, ensuring a somewhat uniform size for optimal crunch.
- Coat the Bread: Dip each slice of 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. Repeat with all slices.
- Cook the French Toast: Melt a small amount of unsalted butter on the preheated griddle or skillet over medium heat. Place the coated bread slices on the hot surface and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Serve the French toast warm, topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries as desired.
Notes
- To keep French toast warm while cooking the remaining slices, preheat your oven to 200 degrees F and place a wire rack on a large baking sheet. Arrange cooked slices on the rack and keep warm for up to 30 minutes.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle a little extra cinnamon or nutmeg into the egg mixture.
- Use thick slices of Brioche or Challah bread for the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer gluten free, substitute the bread with gluten-free thick sliced bread and verify cornflakes are gluten free.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, swap whole milk and butter for plant-based alternatives such as almond milk and vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
