Description
Crunchy French Toast is a delightful breakfast treat featuring thick slices of brioche or challah bread dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, coated with crushed cornflakes for an irresistible crunch, and cooked to golden perfection. Served warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and berries, it's a perfect start to any morning.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 8 thick slices Brioche or Challah bread
For Cooking
- 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, use a large skillet heated over medium heat.
- 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 cornflakes in a large bowl and crush them with your hands until the pieces are small and relatively uniform in size, but not turned into fine crumbs.
- Coat the bread: Dip each slice of brioche or challah bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated. Then press each side of the bread into the crushed cornflakes to adhere the flakes evenly. Place coated slices 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. Cook the coated bread slices for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the French toast warm topped with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- To keep the French toast warm before serving, preheat your oven to 200 degrees F and place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Arrange the cooked French toast on the rack and keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes.
- You can substitute cornflakes with other crunchy cereals like crushed Rice Krispies or bran flakes for a different texture.
- Use thick slices of bread to ensure the toast remains soft inside while crispy outside.
- For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of orange zest or a teaspoon of maple extract to the egg mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
