Description
Alton Brown’s French Toast recipe delivers a perfectly crisp and golden exterior paired with a soft and creamy interior. This classic breakfast dish uses rich brioche, challah, or country loaf bread soaked in a honey-sweetened custard mixture, then cooked in butter to achieve a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Mixture
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half
Bread and Cooking
- 1 loaf bread (Brioche, Challah, or Country Loaf)
- 4 Tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, salt, and eggs until well combined. Gradually add the half and half, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Slice the Bread: Cut the loaf into thick slices, about ¾ inch to 1 inch thick, ensuring they are sturdy enough to soak up the custard without falling apart.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, allowing it to absorb the liquid fully but not become soggy. Let any excess drip off before cooking.
- Heat the Pan: Place a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter until foamy but not browned.
- Cook the Toast: Place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and crispy with a soft creamy center.
- Serve Warm: Remove the French toast from the pan and serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use thick, sturdy bread like brioche, challah, or country loaf for best results.
- Do not oversoak the bread to prevent sogginess.
- Cook on medium heat to achieve a golden crust while ensuring the inside cooks through.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp texture.
- This recipe makes 4 servings, perfect for a family breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 244 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 153 mg
