Cinnamon Brioche French Toast
Cinnamon Brioche French Toast combines buttery, moist brioche bread with an egg custard – dusted with cinnamon and sugar. This simple brunch recipe is simple to make and impressive too!
Brioche French Toast
Is there anything better than rich brioche bread dipped in a delicious custard and then lightly fried until golden brown? If you don’t believe me, then give this recipe a try!
Back in the day before we had kids, I made French Toast for Mike using thin store-bought bread. Believe me when I say that using thick-cut brioche makes the best French Toast!
Why This Recipe Works:
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS – This classic French toast recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
- GREAT FOR BRUNCH – Homemade French Toast makes a special breakfast that the whole family will love.
- FLAVORFUL – This delicious breakfast is full of flavor and made even better with your favorite toppings. We love this one on Christmas morning!
If you’d rather make a French toast casserole, try our Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake or Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole!
Ingredients Used:
- Brioche Bread – You’ll need about 8 thick slices of bread for this recipe. Feel free to double it for guests or for freezing for later. Brioche makes a luxurious French toast but we’ve also used French bread, Cinnamon Twist Bread, and others.
- Large Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Kosher Salt
- Butter – for cooking
Serve French Toast with butter, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, honey, peanut butter, fresh berries, chocolate chips, etc. Take it to a whole new level and top it with a sunnyside-up egg!
Types of Bread for French Toast:
Choose what type of bread you’d like for your French Toast. These are homemade recipes but store-bought is ok too. Make sure you use thick sliced bread.
- Braided Brioche Bread
- Chewy French Bread
- Cinnamon Twist Bread
- Honey Wheat Bread
- Sourdough Sandwich Bread
How to make Easy Brioche French Toast:
Step 1
Slice bread. Use a serrated edge knife to slice the bread in thick slices (about 1/2-inch thick).
Step 2
Prepare custard mixture. In a medium shallow dish, combine the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Use a wire whisk to combine well.
Step 3
Lightly fry bread. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a pat of butter and let melt, spreading it around the pan. Then dip the brioche bread in the egg mixture, flipping it on both sides to give it a good soak.
Add soaked bread to the pan in a single layer (about two at a time, depending on the size of your skillet) and cook on one side for 2-3 minutes. Flip the bread and cook on the other side until golden brown.
Step 4
Repeat. Repeat the process until all the bread is dipped and cooked.
Step 5
Serve. Serve French Toast with some extra butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered sugar, some maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Step 6
Keep warm. I recommend placing cooked slices of French Toast on a rimmed baking sheet in a preheated 200-degree oven to keep warm.
STORE leftover French Toast in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
Want to add some protein? Try our Omelette Casserole or Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche!
Recipe FAQs:
Yes, you can use regular bread, but brioche adds a rich and buttery flavor to the French toast.
Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl; a common ratio is 1:4 (1 part cinnamon to 4 parts sugar).
You can use whole eggs for a balanced texture, or just yolks for a richer custard-like consistency.
Yes, preparing the batter the night before and refrigerating it allows the flavors to meld. Just whisk it before use.
Whole milk works nice, but if you want a richer custard you can use a combination of whole milk and heavy cream.
It’s best to use slightly older bread for French Toast so the bread doesn’t get overly soggy when dipping in the custard. However, you don’t need to let them dry out too much.
Yes, you can freeze leftovers by placing parchment paper in between slices and place in freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or air fryer.
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xoxo ~Sue
Cinnamon Brioche French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices Brioche bread – thickly sliced
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of kosher salt
- butter – for cooking
- various toppings – to serve
Instructions
- Slice bread. Slice the brioche bread into thick slices – about 1/2 inch thick.
- Combine soaking ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Use a whisk to combine well.
- Heat skillet. Heat a skillet to medium heat and add a pat of butter.
- Dip bread. Place a slice of brioche bread in the egg and milk mixture, turning it over to coat both sides. Repeat with all slices of bread.
- Cook French toast. As you dip the bread, place a couple of slices on the skillet at a time. Cook one side for a few minutes, or until golden brown. Then flip to the other side and cook for another couple of minutes. Make sure you cook over medium heat and let both sides brown (without burning).
- Enjoy French Toast with a pat of butter and a drizzle of syrup. You can also add a variety of additional toppings instead.
- Keep warm. I recommend placing cooked slices of French Toast on a rimmed baking sheet in a preheated 200-degree oven to keep warm.
Notes
- You can use regular bread, but brioche adds a rich and buttery flavor to the French toast.
- You can prepare the batter the night before and refrigerate it to allow the flavors to meld. Just whisk it before use.
- STORE leftover French Toast in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- Make cinnamon sugar French Toast – a common ratio is 1:4 (1 part cinnamon to 4 parts sugar).
Yep! This recipe is the real deal!
Perfect breakfast!