Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 8 thick slices of day-old brioche or white bread
- 3 large eggs
- 250 ml (1 cup) whole milk
- 2 tbsp sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp butter
- Fresh berries and powdered sugar or maple syrup, to serve
Step by step
Step 1: Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a wide, shallow dish.
Step 2: Melt 1 tbsp of the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Step 3: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture for about 10 seconds per side, so it soaks up the custard without falling apart.
Step 4: Fry the slices in batches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until deep golden, adding a little more butter to the pan for each batch.
Step 5: For an extra crunch, sprinkle a little sugar over each slice during the last minute and flip once more so it caramelizes.
Step 6: Serve hot with berries and a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Cooking times and amounts may vary, so taste and adjust as you cook.
