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Custardy French Toast
✨ Original Recipe by Tabish HassanBreakfastFrench

Custardy French Toast

The secret to a perfect custardy center and crisp edges is using thick-cut, slightly stale bread and cooking it over medium-low heat. This diner-style classic is guaranteed to start your morning right.

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Ingredients

  • 4 thick slices Brioche, Challah, or Texas Toast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (or heavy cream)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

In a shallow, wide bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt until completely smooth.

Step 2🍲 Simmer

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.

Step 3🔪 Prep

Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture and let it soak for 10 to 15 seconds per side so it absorbs the custard without getting too soggy.

Step 4

Lift the bread, let any excess custard drip off, and place it directly into the hot skillet.

Step 5⏱️ 4 minutes

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6

Repeat the process for the remaining slices, adding more butter to the pan as needed.

Step 7✨ Serve

Serve warm with a generous drizzle of warm pure maple syrup, a light dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries!

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Created as a signature handcrafted recipe by founder Tabish Hassan for World on Plate, this French dish brings authentic culinary technique and home kitchen comfort together.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, 4 thick slices brioche, challah, or texas toast can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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