Description
Crunchy French Toast features thick slices of Brioche or Challah bread dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, coated with crushed cornflakes for a crispy texture, then cooked to golden perfection. Served warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries for a delightful breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups cornflakes
- 8 thick slices Brioche or Challah bread
- Unsalted butter, for cooking
For Serving
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat griddle or skillet: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 350 degrees F. Alternatively, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter for cooking.
- 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 the cornflakes in a large bowl and crush them by hand until the pieces are small but still somewhat uniform in size, avoiding turning them into fine crumbs.
- Coat the bread slices: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture on both sides. Then press each side into the crushed cornflakes to coat thoroughly. Set the coated slices aside on a baking sheet or platter.
- Cook the French toast: Melt a small amount of unsalted butter on the hot griddle or skillet. Cook each slice for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm: Serve the crunchy French toast warm 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 a wire rack on a large baking sheet. Keep the cooked slices on the rack inside the oven for up to 30 minutes.
- You can substitute Brioche or Challah with thick slices of your favorite sturdy bread if needed.
- For extra crispiness, press the cornflakes firmly onto the bread slices to ensure they adhere well.
- Use fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries for bright flavor and color contrast.
- Adjust cooking heat as necessary to avoid burning the cornflake coating while ensuring the bread cooks through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 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: 180 mg
