Recently I discovered a new vendor at our local farmers market that sells French pastries. I was inspired by their brioche bread and decided to make breakfast for dinner. I like to add orange zest and nutmeg to my egg mixture, it makes the a great flavor for the french bread. The corn starch creates a crunchy texture to the french toast.
Brioche French Toast
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of brioche bread (cut into one inch slices)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half & half or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 2 – 4 tbsp salted butter (to be used in the pan)
- Pinch salt
Directions:
- In a square shallow bowl beat the eggs and add the half and half
- Add orange zest, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, corn starch and salt
- Place bread into mixture one at a time to coat the bread
- Place on a heated grill or pan with the melted butter
- Cook until golden brown and crispy
- Sprinkle powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup
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