French Toast - Alton Brown

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 cup half and half
• 3 large eggs
• 2 Tbsp. honey, warmed in the microwave for 20 seconds
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 8 (1/2-inch) slices day-old or stale country loaf or brioche or challah bread
• 4 Tbsp. butter

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In amedium size mixing bowl, whisk together the half and half, eggs, honey and salt. You may do this the night before. When ready to cook, pour the custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Dip bread into the mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, then remove to a cooling rack that is sitting in a sheet pan and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.

Over medium-low heat, melt 1 Tbsp. of butter in a 10-inch nonstick saute pan. Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and place on a reack in the oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with all 8 slices. Serve immediately with maple syrup, whipped cream or fruit.