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Churro French Toast Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.