Alright, let’s start this post with the truth: I am not a breakfast person. I don’t wake up hungry – most days I don’t want to eat until noon or so. And when I do eat before noon, I don’t want sweet things – or eggs. You read that right – this food blogger doesn’t eat eggs; poached, scrambled, omelet or otherwise, so most breakfast foods are just not my cup of tea (except for that occasional “Waffle House” waffle).
Until now.
This is the best French toast ever. I will never go back to any other type of bread for French toast, and I may actually make French toast often. Brioche and Alton Brown, I bow down to you for creating perfection. Delicious perfection.
French Toast
From Alton Brown
Ingredients:
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey, warmed in microwave for 20 seconds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 (1/2-inch) slices day-old or stale country loaf, brioche or challah bread
- 4 tablespoons butter
Preparation:
In medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, honey, and salt. You may do this the night before. When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Dip bread into mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, and then remove to a cooling rack that is sitting in a sheet pan, and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch nonstick saute pan. Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with all 8 slices. Serve immediately with maple syrup, whipped cream or fruit.
This even got a “this isn’t bad” from the boyfriend and that says a lot!
I know I’m setting my self up for hate mail when this isn’t everyone’s favorite French toast, but it is the best French toast I have ever had. So there :p
I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
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I agree- I don’t love breakfast. But, I love indulgent, sweet stuff like this!
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breakfast is my favorite time to eat, and lunch, oh and dinner too. he he! I’m going to try my hand a brioche I’ve been inspired. I want to take a bite of those french toasts!
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A cup of half and half?! No wonder it is good lol. I am a huge breakfast person, I wake up hungry every day!
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You sound a lot like me when it comes to (not) eating breakfast, except for the egg part.
I love eggs! However, those beautiful slices of French toast would make a breakfast eater out of anyone, including me.
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I LOVE breakfast food…I can have it morning, day, and night. I could have all those 8 slices of french toast right now…looks so good! Alton knows his stuff, that’s for sure.
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These look delicious and Alton is right, the best bread is a brioche or challah! There’s body to it and the bread doesn’t disappear in the process. Glad you were able to overcome two things in the recipe — eggs and sweetness! Congratulations! Come visit when you can.
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I couldn’t eat this for breakfast, unless breakfast was after 12, which is best time of breakfast, in my opinion! Looks gorgeous can’t wait till the weekend to try it, thanks!
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This is right up my alley! I am a breakfast freak and love me some french toast! My fiance actually woke me up at 1:30 am last night because he made french toast and put a big ole scoop of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream on it
I’ll have to give him this recipe
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I’m with you on the eggs thing. I do not want a big plate of scrambled eggs for breakfast, yuck. But I LOVE french toast, thanks for sharing an amazing sounds recipe!
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Looks amazing! My husband LOVES french toast, so I’m flagging this recipe for him.
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No hate mail from me! This looks great!
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Yum! I’d eat this any time of day!
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First time at your site, completely love it! Gorgeous french toast, great recipe!
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I do love most all breakfast dishes but french toast is my absolute favorite!! I will be making this soon. Thanks for the recipe!
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French toast is my favorite FOOD, let alone breakfast! I love making french toast with brioche! Awesome recipe.
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Beautiful french toast!
I wish I didn’t adore breakfast….there is just so many sweet, heavenly items I have a weakness for.
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I don’t care of this is not traditional french toast, it looks damn good! I love breakfast, especially a slow one at the weekend with all kinds of treats!
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