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Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted unsalted butter
- for cooking
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 8 slices brioche, each 1 1/4 inches thick
- Flavored butters for serving
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat a waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spray the surface with nonstick cooking spray or brush with melted butter.
In a bowl, using a handheld whisk, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar and whisk until blended.
Dip 1 bread slice into the egg mixture and soak, turning once, 30 seconds per side. Place the bread on the preheated waffle maker, close the lid and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Keep warm while cooking the remaining bread.
Serve the French toast warm with flavored butters.
For the orange butter:
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room
temperature
1 tsp. confectioners' sugar
2 Tbs. orange marmalade
Zest of 1 orange
For the strawberry butter:
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tsp. confectioners' sugar
2 Tbs. strawberry jam
For the mixed berry butter:
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room
temperature
1 tsp. confectioners' sugar
2 Tbs. mixed berry preserves
Directions:
To prepare each type of flavored butter: In a bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until soft and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until combined, about 1 minute.
Transfer the flavored butter to a butter dish or small bowl and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Make about 1/2 cup.