Description
This Crunchy French Toast recipe transforms classic French toast by coating it with crushed cornflakes for an irresistible crispy texture. Made with rich brioche or challah bread soaked in a spiced egg and milk mixture, it’s cooked to golden perfection and served warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries—perfect for a comforting American breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Coating
- 4 cups cornflakes
Bread
- 8 thick slices brioche or challah bread
For Cooking and Serving
- Unsalted butter, for cooking
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for serving
- Berries, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Griddle or Skillet: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 350 degrees F. Alternatively, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a shallow pan or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Crush Cornflakes: Place the cornflakes in a large bowl and crush them with your hands until the pieces are small but still have some texture, aiming for a uniform size without turning them into dust.
- Coat Bread Slices: Dip each slice of brioche or challah bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated. Then press each side of the bread slice firmly into the crushed cornflakes to adhere the coating. Place the coated slices on a baking sheet or platter. Repeat for remaining slices.
- Cook French Toast: Melt a bit of unsalted butter on the hot griddle or skillet. Cook each French toast slice for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the crunchy French toast warm topped with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries as desired.
Notes
- To keep French toast warm before serving, preheat your oven to 200 degrees F and place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Arrange cooked French toast on the rack and keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes.
- For an extra touch, you can add a sprinkle of nutmeg to the egg mixture along with cinnamon for deeper flavor.
- Use thick slices of brioche or challah as they provide the best texture and absorb the egg mixture without becoming soggy.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a vegan butter alternative.
- Crushed cornflakes should be coarse enough to give crunch but fine enough to stick to the bread for an even coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
