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 crispy crushed cornflakes. Cooked until golden brown and served with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries, this recipe offers a crunchy texture and rich flavor 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 Cooking Surface: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 350 degrees F. Alternatively, prepare a large skillet over medium heat for cooking.
- Prepare 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 and smooth.
- Crush Cornflakes: Place the cornflakes in a large bowl and crush them gently with your hands until the pieces are small but still slightly chunky and uniform in size, avoiding turning them into fine crumbs.
- Dip Bread in Egg Mixture: Dip each side of the Brioche or Challah bread slices into the egg mixture, ensuring the slices are well soaked but not overly saturated.
- Coat with Cornflakes: Immediately after dipping in the egg mixture, press each side of the bread slices into the crushed cornflakes in the bowl, making sure the flakes adhere well on both sides. Set the coated slices aside on a baking sheet or platter.
- Cook the French Toast: Melt a small amount of unsalted butter on the preheated griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook each slice of French toast for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve Warm: Serve the crunchy French toast warm, topped with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries as desired.
Notes
- To keep French toast warm before serving, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and place cooked slices on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, keeping them warm for up to 30 minutes.
- You can substitute Brioche or Challah with thick slices of other rich bread like Texas toast if preferred.
- Adjust the cinnamon and vanilla quantities to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a plant-based butter for cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
