French Toast from Alton Brown

Elevate your breakfast game with Alton Brown’s French Toast, a luxurious take on a morning classic. This recipe combines creamy whole milk, a touch of heavy cream, and a hint of honey for a perfectly rich custard base, while fragrant vanilla and a pinch of salt enhance every bite. Thick-cut bread like brioche or challah is soaked to perfection, ensuring it stays tender on the inside and golden-crisp outside. Cooked to perfection in a buttery skillet and served with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for weekend brunch or a special weekday treat. Let Alton Brown’s French Toast transform your breakfast table into a gourmet experience, with flavors that impress and texture that delights.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 spray cooking spray
• 0 to taste maple syrup (for serving)
• 0 to taste powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. You can also warm the honey slightly in the microwave for easier mixing.

Step 2

Pour the custard mixture into a shallow dish or pie plate to facilitate dipping the bread.

Step 3

Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan.

Step 4

Soak each slice of bread in the custard mixture for about 30 seconds on each side, ensuring it absorbs the liquid but does not become overly saturated.

Step 5

Carefully lift the soaked bread slices and let any excess custard drip off before placing them in the preheated skillet.

Step 6

Cook the bread slices for approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp. Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding the second tablespoon of butter to the skillet as needed.

Step 8

Serve the French Toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, or additional toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	609.8 grams (609.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1203

Total Fat 60.00g	77%
Saturated Fat 31.50g	158%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 553mg	184%
Sodium 990mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 134.50g	49%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 67.60g
Protein 36.30g	73%

Vitamin D 187IU	937%
Calcium 457mg	35%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 732mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.1%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 44.0%