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    Published: Jul 21, 2020 · Modified: Apr 4, 2022 by Kelly Hamilton · This post may contain affiliate links

    Brioche French Toast

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    This easy brioche french toast is the perfect breakfast recipe! Brioche bread makes the best french toast ever- it's fluffy, decadent, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

    short stack of french toast on a plate with berries and maple syrup on top
    Jump to:
    • Why Brioche?
    • Ingredients Needed for this Brioche French Toast:
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Want to try more french toast recipes?
    • 📖 Recipe

    This is my go-to breakfast recipe when I want something hearty & sweet. Brioche bread is the absolute best way to elevate any french toast recipe.

    Rich & buttery brioche bread that is soaked in a creamy cinnamon egg mixture, cooked until golden brown, and topped with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, and maple syrup. You'll definitely be reaching for seconds (and thirds) with this one!

    Why Brioche?

    You can 100% make this recipe with bread other than brioche- white, wheat, cinnamon swirl, raisin, challah. BUT hear me out... Brioche is the way to go. Why?

    • Brioche slices are about twice as thick as regular bread. Need I say more?
    • Since brioche is so thick, it does a really great job of soaking up the egg mixture.
    • It's soft, but not fall-apart-when-you-try-to-eat-it soft. You can easily cut up this french toast with a fork.
    • It stays fluffy when you cook it, which in turn stacks nicely- perfect for the gram.

    Ingredients Needed for this Brioche French Toast:

    Here are some notes on a few ingredients- please see the full ingredient list in the recipe card below!

    • Brioche- the star of the show. Other bread will work for this recipe though. I just highly recommend brioche if you can get your hands on some!
    • Milk- any milk will work, I've used regular milk, almond milk, and oat milk- all work great.
    • Cinnamon- this is a key ingredient for the best french toast, it adds such greta flavor
    ingredients needed to make brioche french toast

    Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1:

    In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. You want to use a bowl that is shallow/wide enough you can dip and soak the bread in. A shallow pan like a 9x13 pan or a 9-inch pie pan works great!

    Step 2:

    Heat your skillet over medium heat. When the skillet gets hot, melt some butter in the pan (I used about ¼-½ tablespoon of butter per piece of bread).

    Take your brioche bread and dip one side into the egg mixture- let it soak for 15-20 seconds and then flip it and repeat. Pick up the bread and carefully shake the excess egg off and place it in the skillet. You can make 2 pieces at a time, or more if your skillet is big enough. If you let your bread soak for too long it will become too soggy and fall apart!

    Step 3:

    Cook toast for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. If you feel like your bread is getting too brown you can turn down the heat.

    Serve immediately. Top with your favorite toppings- syrup, butter, powdered sugar, fruit, and whipped cream are some great toppings!

    • egg mixture whisked together in a bowl
    • a large shallow dish with egg mixture in it and two slices of bread soaking.
    • two slices of french toast cooking in a cast iron skillet

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What type of bread is best for french toast?

    In my opinion, brioche bread is! This bread is superior not only because it's thick, but it has an amazing taste and texture that is only elevated by turning it into french toast.

    How do you make brioche French toast not soggy?

    Make sure to only soak the bread for 15-20 seconds per side. Any more, and your bread will soak up too much liquid and fall apart on you!

    What is the difference between brioche and French toast?

    While french toast can be made with any kind of bread (like my sourdough french toast), brioche is a type of bread that makes french toast so much better!

    What other bread can I use besides brioche?

    Challah bread is most like brioche in terms of thickness. You can technically make french toast with any bread though- white, wheat, cinnamon swirl, raisin, and souurdough all work!

    Can I cut this recipe in half?

    Yes! if you want to make 4 slices of french toast just cut the recipe in half. You can also double it to make a bigger batch!

    stack of french toast on a plate with berries on top and in the background

    Tips and Tricks

    • don't over soak the bread- like I said above, this is super important to only soak your bread for 15-20 seconds per side. Any more and it'll be hard to pick up without falling apart!
    • keep it warm- turn your oven to 200° F before making the french toast and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once you're done cooking a piece or two, place it on the baking sheet and put it into the oven until ready to serve. This will keep your toast warm!
    • get creative with the toppings- you can use anything you would like on top of your french toast, but some ideas are syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries or bananas, chocolate chips, peanut butter or nutella, mascarpone, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.

    Storing & Freezing

    French toast can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, warm a skillet and heat on both sides. You can also heat it up in the microwave.

    To freeze, allow the french toast to cool completely. Place in a freezer-safe container or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. To defrost, place in the fridge the night before.

    overhead view of a large platter of cooked french toast with powdered sugar, berries, and syrup on the side

    Want to try more french toast recipes?

    • Sourdough French Toast
    • Overnight French Toast Casserole
    • Nutella Waffles

    If you make this recipe, please leave a star rating and comment below! It's so helpful to my business as well as other bakers 🙂 thank you for supporting Bake & Bacon!

    📖 Recipe

    Brioche French Toast

    Kelly Hamilton
    Easy and delicious Brioche French Toast! This recipe is a perfect dish that everyone will love for breakfast and brunch.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 226 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl Set
    • 12 inch Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 large eggs
    • ¾ cup milk
    • 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 8 slices of brioche bread
    • butter for cooking

    Toppings

    • butter
    • syrup
    • fresh fruit
    • whipped cream
    Text Ingredients

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. You want to use a bowl that is shallow/wide enough you can dip and soak the bread in. A shallow pan like a 9x13 pan or a 9inch pie pan works great!
    • Heat your skillet over medium heat. When the skillet gets hot, melt some butter in the pan (I used about ¼-½ tablespoon of butter per piece of bread).
    • Take your brioche bread and dip one side into the egg mixture- let it soak for 15-20 seconds and then flip it and repeat. Pick up the bread and carefully shake the excess egg off and place it in the skillet. You can make 2 pieces at a time, or more if your skillet is big enough. If you let your bread soak for too long it will become too soggy and fall apart!
    • Cook toast for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. If you feel like your bread is getting too brown you can turn down the heat.
    • Serve immediately. Top with your favorite toppings- syrup, butter, powdered sugar, fruit, and whipped cream are some great toppings!

    Notes

    • don't over soak the bread- like I said above, this is super important to only soak your bread for 15-20 seconds per side. Any more and it'll be hard to pick up without falling apart!
    • keep it warm- turn your oven to 200° F before making the french toast and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once you're done cooking a piece or two, place it on the baking sheet and put it into the oven until ready to serve. This will keep your toast warm!
    • get creative with the toppings- you can use anything you would like on top of your french toast, but some ideas are syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries or bananas, chocolate chips, peanut butter or nutella, mascarpone, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Sam says

      August 16, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      Love this french toast recipe! It's my go-to recipe on the weekend!

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      • Kelly Hamilton says

        August 17, 2021 at 9:41 am

        Thanks for trying this recipe, Sam! Glad to hear you love it!

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