Brioche French Toast

"Recipe adapted from BBC Good Food.com"

Ingredients:

2 large eggs

80ml (2½ fl oz) whole milk

40ml (1½ fl oz) double cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp ground cinnamon

4 thick slices of brioche bread

2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil

2 tbsp butter

Icing sugar (for dusting)

Fresh berries (optional, for serving)

Method:

To Make the Custard

In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, double cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth

Arrange the thick brioche slices in a shallow dish in a single layer

Pour the custard mixture over the brioche

Let it soak for 2–3 minutes, then gently flip and soak for another 2 minutes

Fry the French Toast

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat until it begins to foam

Carefully lift two slices of the soaked brioche and place them into the pan

Fry for 3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crisp

Transfer the cooked slices to a wire rack over a baking tray and keep warm in the oven

Repeat with the remaining brioche, adding the remaining oil and butter to the pan as needed

Serve and Enjoy

Dust the warm brioche French toast with icing sugar and top with fresh berries if desired

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour