Crunchy French Toast
This Crunchy French Toast is a delightful breakfast treat! Thick slices of brioche coated in crispy cornflakes create the perfect combination of soft and crunchy.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 cups cornflakes
- 8 thick slices brioche or challah bread
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In a shallow dish, crush the cornflakes into smaller pieces for coating.
- Dip each slice of brioche or challah bread into the egg mixture, soaking briefly on each side.
- Press the soaked bread into the crushed cornflakes to coat both sides.
- Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the coated bread slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with maple syrup, dust with powdered sugar, and top with fresh berries. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Shallow Dish
- Frying pan or griddle
- Spatula
- Serving Platter
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk.
- Use gluten-free bread and cornflakes for a gluten-free version.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.