The Best French Toast

By Tom421

Recipe adapted from "Breakfast: Recipes to Wake Up For," by Evan Hanczor and George Weld

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
• 8 to 10 pieces challah or brioche, sliced 1 inch thick. Brioche is best.

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from tastingtable.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, cream, vanilla, maple syrup, salt and nutmeg and whisk until thoroughly combined.

3. In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter and swirl the pan to coat. Make sure the butter does not brown.

4. Dip a slice of bread into the custard mix. If the bread is fresh, dip it quickly, as it'll soak the custard mixture fast. If the bread is a little stale, allow it to soak in the custard for a few seconds. Remove the bread, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Place the bread in the center of the skillet. Cook, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining slices.

5. Place each slice on a foil-lined baking sheet till all are finished. Place toast in oven for 15 to 18 minutes to set the custard.

6. Serve the French toast with additional butter and maple syrup.

Note:
You can arrange bread in dish and soak over night covered with plastic wrap in in the fridge.