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    Home / Breakfast and Brunch Recipes / Brioche French Toast

    Mar 22, 2019 · Last Updated: Oct 28, 2021

    Brioche French Toast

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    The BEST Brioche French toast! This easy recipe makes a delicious breakfast or brunch that the whole family will love.

    Brioche French Toast - Easy Breakfast Recipe | The Worktop

    Brioche French Toast is a delicious weekend brunch that's easy to make

    It used to be that if brioche French toast is listed on a brunch menu, I picked that dish. Maybe I have a slight obsession, but sometimes I even dream about it.

    Then one day, as I was about to spend £15 for 2 slices of this dreamy custardy dish, I realized that it is one of the easiest brunch recipes to make. And I really should just make it for myself at home.

    And since there's no reason to keep the recipe to myself, here it is for you.

    My easy brioche French toast recipe, with tips and tricks to help you make the best stack of fluffy custardy French toast.

    Brioche French Toast Slices | The Worktop

    What is brioche french toast?

    If you've never tried it before, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. But let me tell you.

    Brioche French Toast is a dreamy, buttery and decadent sweet brunch.

    French toasts can vary so wildly from homey and simple to lavish and grandeur. I think of this variety as the weekend special. It's perfect for when you want to slow down and throw all dieting rules out the window.

    What is the difference between using brioche and regular French toast?

    Simply said, brioche French toast is regular French toast that has received a major upgrade!

    The basic concept of dipping bread in eggs and pan frying it is the same. But you take brunch to a whole new level when you make French toast with brioche bread.

    Be on the lookout for an especially a good quality brioche loaf made with: real butter, eggs, milk or cream, and sugar. This is a breakfast recipe where you'll want to grab the best bread you can.

    And it's my opinion that you need to serve this classic French toast with a pat of melted butter and pure maple syrup.

    If you are looking for a baked French toast recipe that uses brioche, don't miss this Baked Stuffed French Toast Casserole.

    Stack of French Toast with Brioche Bread | The Worktop

    Why is Brioche a good bread for French toast?

    French toasts can be made with all sorts of breads, but brioche makes a delicious French toast because:

    • The bread is nice and thick, and soaks in the perfect amount of egg.
    • You can actually taste the richness of the bread with every bite.
    • Brioche makes puffy fluffy French toast that looks beautiful stacked.
    • Brioche bread is naturally soft but not too soft.
    • Each bite will be custardy but firm enough to pick up with a fork.
    Plated French Toast made with Brioche | The Worktop

    Ingredients needed for this classic brunch recipe

    As always, I love French toasts because the ingredients are always straightforward. For this breakfast, you'll need:

    • brioche bread
    • eggs
    • whole milk
    • sugar
    • pure vanilla extract
    • butter

    TIP: If you love vanilla, try a double-fold Madagascar Vanilla Extract. What does double-fold mean? Made with twice the amount of vanilla beans for an incredibly full flavor.

    How do you make French toast with brioche

    To make this easy recipe, the simple concept of making French toast applies. Dip the brioche in an egg custard mixture and pan fry it it on a skillet.

    Even so, here's my biggest tip on how to make French toast fast: Pour the egg custard mixture in a 9x13 baking pan, and soak up to 6 slices of bread at once.

    Simple right? Maybe you already knew that trick, but truth be told, I used to dip my French toast slices one at a time.

    Now, I just pull out the baking pan and soak all the bread slices at once. If you use two big square skillets, you can make 8 slices at a time!

    Brioche French Toast Brunch Recipe | The Worktop

    Best toppings for this French toast

    I keep the toppings simple when I serve this brunch, using just a knob of butter, pure maple syrup and a handful of fresh berries.

    You can really pile up the decadence if you add some fresh whipped cream too. I think you'll love this banana whipped cream on it.

    A classic brunch recipe

    Everyone has a different classic french toast recipe. This is ours when we want a fluffy and rich french toast.

    I really hope brioche French toast becomes a classic brunch dish for your weekends. Any questions on how to make this recipe, feel free to let me know in the comments below.

    For an equally delicious, but slightly different French toast recipe, check out this Challah French Toast.

    Brioche French Toast Recipe | The Worktop

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    Brioche French Toast Slices | The Worktop

    Brioche French Toast

    4.75 from 43 votes
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    Serves: 4 slices
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 6 mins
    Total: 13 mins
    Brioche French Toast is a decadent brunch that the whole family will love. This easy French toast recipe is quick to make, and sure to make any weekend brunch special.

    Ingredients

    • 3 large eggs
    • ¼ cup whole milk
    • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons quality vanilla extract
    • 4 1-inch slice brioche bread
    • 1 knob butter - for cooking

    Toppings

    • butter
    • maple syrup
    • fresh berries
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    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs together well. Beat in the milk, sugar and vanilla.
    • Layer the brioche bread in a single layer across a large baking dish (I use my 9-inch x 13-inch baking pan). Gently pour the egg mixture over the bread slices. Allow to soak for 2 minutes. Gently flip using a spatula. Allow to soak an additional 2 minutes. Tip the pan around if needed to help the bread absorb the egg mixture. The bread should soak up all of the egg mixture.
    • Heat a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat. Melt a knob of butter on it. Gently transfer all 4 brioche french toast to the pan. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is also golden brown, about 3 minutes. If you feel like your french toast is browning too quickly, turn the heat down. 
    • Serve immediately. Top with butter, maple syrup and fresh berries, or use your favorite toppings.
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Toasts and Sandwiches
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Brioche French Toast
    Special Diet: Vegetarian
    Author: The Worktop
    Cal : 123kcal
    Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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    By Tina Jui
    Filed Under: Breads and Muffins, Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Breakfast Recipes with Eggs, Toasts and SandwichesTags: brioche, egg, french toast

    About Tina Jui

    A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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    Comments

    1. Latifah says

      June 24, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      4 stars
      Amazing recipe!

      Reply
    2. Paige says

      June 17, 2020 at 8:31 am

      5 stars
      This recipe changed my life forever! ;-) Using the brioche is a total game changer... This just isn't the same dish as some quickly dipped thin white bread! This could be tweaked a tiny bit and be an amazing dessert too!! Completely yummy!!

      Reply
    3. Hana says

      May 03, 2020 at 12:59 am

      4 stars
      Great! But I would suggest adding more sugar for a 1” slice brioche.

      Reply
    4. maura says

      April 22, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      can you use skim milk?

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        April 22, 2020 at 9:50 pm

        Yes, that should work in a pinch. Enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    5. Brendan says

      April 19, 2020 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      I rarely write reviews, but definitely had to post this one.
      I surprised my wife this morning and made this recipe for Sunday breakfast. She said, “Best French Toast Ever !!!”
      Followed the recipe exactly as described. Will definitely make this again (soon).
      (With the extended soaking of the bread, I was worried about the centre being mushy, but it was perfect).
      Incredibly yummy...
      Thank you Tina.

      Reply
      • Gemma says

        September 17, 2020 at 9:46 am

        5 stars
        I made this. I only had two large eggs and medium eggs, so I used two large one medium. But they turned out really nice. If I make them again, I may add a little spice to the recipe

        Reply
    6. Christie says

      April 07, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe! Thank you!

      Reply
    7. Glen says

      April 06, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome recipe

      Reply
    8. Molly says

      March 29, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      Easy. The best French toast ice ever made. My family loved them. My boys each ate 3, and one was enough for me.
      I did not soak the bread. I just dipped each side long enough to absorb. Otherwise the center is custard-like, instead of firm.

      I served with a side of bacon, & topped with fresh maple syrup and strawberries.

      Reply
    9. James says

      March 28, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe

      Reply
    10. Jillian says

      March 21, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe. Ours came out PERFECT!
      We used 6 slices of home made brioche that was a few days old, and doubled the custard. They absorbed just about all of it.
      It came out moist on the inside but spongy, not mushy, and it was fabulous.
      We will be making this often!!!!

      Reply
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