Buttered Brioche French Toast Towers
Buttered Brioche French Toast Towers
Ingredients
For the Brioche French Toast
- 8 brioche bread, thick slices (about 1-inch each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
For the Egg Batter
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 1 cup pure maple syrup, warmed, as needed
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon edible gold dust, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the brioche: If your brioche is not pre-sliced, cut it into 1-inch thick slices. For best results, use day-old brioche as it holds its shape better when dipped.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Make the batter: In a large, shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined and frothy. Ensure no streaks of egg yolk remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Preheat and butter the skillet: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and allow it to melt and coat the surface.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Dip the brioche: Working in batches, gently dip each brioche slice into the egg batter, allowing it to soak for about 15-20 seconds per side. Do not over-soak, especially if using fresh brioche, as it can become soggy.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Cook the French toast: Place the dipped brioche slices onto the hot, buttered skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Keep warm and repeat: Transfer the cooked French toast to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and place it in a warm oven (around 200°F) to keep warm while you cook the remaining slices. Add more butter to the skillet as needed for subsequent batches.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200
- 7
Assemble the towers: Once all French toast slices are cooked, arrange two slices per serving, stacking them on top of each other to create impressive towers.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Garnish and serve: Dust the French toast towers generously with powdered sugar using a small sieve. Drizzle with warm pure maple syrup. For an extra touch of luxury, lightly dust with edible gold dust if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Buttered Brioche French Toast Towers
Ingredients
For the Brioche French Toast
- 8 brioche bread, thick slices (about 1-inch each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
For the Egg Batter
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 1 cup pure maple syrup, warmed, as needed
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon edible gold dust, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the brioche: If your brioche is not pre-sliced, cut it into 1-inch thick slices. For best results, use day-old brioche as it holds its shape better when dipped.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Make the batter: In a large, shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined and frothy. Ensure no streaks of egg yolk remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Preheat and butter the skillet: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and allow it to melt and coat the surface.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Dip the brioche: Working in batches, gently dip each brioche slice into the egg batter, allowing it to soak for about 15-20 seconds per side. Do not over-soak, especially if using fresh brioche, as it can become soggy.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Cook the French toast: Place the dipped brioche slices onto the hot, buttered skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Keep warm and repeat: Transfer the cooked French toast to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and place it in a warm oven (around 200°F) to keep warm while you cook the remaining slices. Add more butter to the skillet as needed for subsequent batches.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200 - 7
Assemble the towers: Once all French toast slices are cooked, arrange two slices per serving, stacking them on top of each other to create impressive towers.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Garnish and serve: Dust the French toast towers generously with powdered sugar using a small sieve. Drizzle with warm pure maple syrup. For an extra touch of luxury, lightly dust with edible gold dust if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min