Description

Crunchy French Toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, featuring thick slices of Brioche or Challah bread dipped in a cinnamon-spiced egg mixture, coated with crushed cornflakes for an irresistible crispy texture, and cooked until golden brown. Served warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries, it makes for a perfect indulgent morning treat.

Ingredients

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Custard Mixture

4 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Cornflake Coating

4 cups cornflakes

Bread and Cooking

8 thick slices Brioche or Challah bread
Unsalted butter, for cooking

To Serve

Maple syrup
Powdered sugar
Berries

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Instructions

Preheat Griddle or Skillet: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 350 degrees F. Alternatively, prepare a large skillet over medium heat with a small amount of butter for cooking.
Prepare Custard 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 Cornflakes: Place the cornflakes in a large bowl and crush them by hand until the pieces are small but still slightly chunky and uniform in size to create the crispy coating.
Dip Bread in Custard: Dip each slice of Brioche or Challah bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides thoroughly.
Coat with Cornflakes: Press each egg-coated slice into the crushed cornflakes on both sides to adhere the flakes well. Place the coated slices on a baking sheet or platter and repeat with all remaining slices.
Cook French Toast: Melt a small amount of unsalted butter on the hot griddle or skillet. Cook each slice until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, ensuring the cornflake coating becomes crisp.
Serve Warm: Serve the crunchy French toast immediately, topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries as desired.

Notes

To keep French toast warm before serving, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and place the cooked slices on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes.
Crush the cornflakes gently to keep some texture, avoiding pulverizing them into fine crumbs for the perfect crunch.
Use thick slices of bread like Brioche or Challah for best absorption and flavor.
If desired, substitute whole milk with a lactose-free or plant-based milk to accommodate dietary needs.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 260 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 155 mg