Description
Churro French Toast is a delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring thick slices of day-old brioche or challah bread dipped in a cinnamon-infused custard, fried to golden perfection, and generously coated with a cinnamon sugar blend. This recipe combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar with the rich texture of brioche, making a perfect breakfast or brunch treat that is crispy on the outside and soft inside.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 thick slices of day-old brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow dish, mix together the 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for coating the French toast after frying.
- Make the Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 4 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth and well combined.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a griddle or large frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the surface, preventing sticking and adding flavor.
- Dip the Bread: Dip each slice of day-old brioche or challah into the custard mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly but without soaking the bread through to maintain texture.
- Fry the French Toast: Place the custard-coated bread slices onto the heated griddle or pan. Fry them for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Add More Butter as Needed: To keep the bread from sticking and ensure even frying, add more butter to the pan as necessary during cooking.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Once cooked, immediately transfer the French toast slices into the cinnamon sugar mixture and coat each side generously to get that iconic churro-like coating.
- Serve: Serve the Churro French Toast hot with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries for an extra special touch.
Notes
- Using day-old bread helps prevent the slices from becoming too soggy when dipped in the custard.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon in the custard and coating to suit your taste preferences.
- You can substitute brioche or challah with thick slices of sourdough or Texas toast if needed.
- Be sure to maintain medium heat to avoid burning the French toast while achieving that perfect golden crust.
- For a dairy-free option, replace whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a plant-based butter alternative.