Description
Crunchy French Toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite. With a crispy cornflake coating and a soft, custardy interior, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Serve it warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit for a breakfast treat that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating and Serving:
- 6 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or Texas toast)
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Coat the Bread: Pour the crushed cornflakes into a separate shallow dish. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, then coat it with the crushed cornflakes.
- Cook the French Toast: Fry the coated bread slices in butter until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use lightly crushed cornflakes.
- This recipe works best with slightly stale bread.
- Enhance the flavor with nutmeg or orange zest in the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 slices
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
