BALTHAZAR BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

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This delicious recipe for Balthazar brioche French toast is a family-friendly brunch option courtesy of Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large eggs
1/2 cup superfine sugar
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 loaf day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1/4 cup Clarified Butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Confectioners' sugar
Syrup, for serving
Fresh fruit or crisp cooked bacon, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and milk. Add cinnamon and nutmeg; whisk to combine.
  • Layer bread slices in a shallow baking dish and pour over egg mixture; let stand until bread begins to absorb liquid, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn bread slices and let bread absorb liquid on the opposite side, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place a baking sheet or ovenproof serving platter in oven.
  • Working in batches, coat the bottom of a medium skillet with some of the clarified butter and heat over medium-high heat. Add 3 to 4 slices of soaked bread and cook until golden brown and crisp. Turn bread and cook until golden brown and crisp, adding butter as necessary to help browning and to give the French toast a nutty flavor. Transfer French toast to baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat process with remaining clarified butter, soaked bread, and butter.
  • Serve French toast immediately dusted with confectioners' sugar, syrup, and fresh fruit or bacon, if desired.

Michael Cardoza
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves the brioche French toast, and it's become a regular weekend breakfast in our house. I usually serve it with fresh fruit and syrup, but it's also delicious with savory top


Rimaz Nasvi
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This is my go-to recipe for French toast. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The brioche bread makes the French toast extra special, and the custard mixture is just perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, so I can add my favorite toppings


Sonya Valdez
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I love this recipe! The brioche French toast is so light and fluffy, and the custard mixture is perfectly spiced. I always get rave reviews when I make it for guests.


Seydshb G
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The brioche French toast is so delicious and decadent, it's the perfect special occasion breakfast or brunch dish. I highly recommend it!


Isxaaq Mohamed nuur
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I'm not usually a fan of French toast, but this recipe changed my mind. The brioche bread makes all the difference, and the custard mixture is just perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, so I can add my favorite toppings without it being overwhelmi


Keke Gem
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This recipe is a keeper! The brioche French toast is so good, and it's surprisingly easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat. It's the perfect懶人早餐.


HappyAnimals
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves the brioche French toast, and it's become a regular weekend breakfast in our house. I usually serve it with fresh fruit and syrup, but it's also delicious with savory top


Sharon Lukhachi
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This is my go-to recipe for French toast. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The brioche bread makes the French toast extra special, and the custard mixture is just perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, so I can add my favorite toppings


Naomi Kates
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I love this recipe! The brioche French toast is so light and fluffy, and the custard mixture is perfectly spiced. I always get rave reviews when I make it for guests.


olivia bliss
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The brioche French toast is so delicious and decadent, it's the perfect special occasion breakfast or brunch dish. I highly recommend it!


Chandan Sikder
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I'm not usually a fan of French toast, but this recipe changed my mind. The brioche bread makes all the difference, and the custard mixture is just perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, so I can add my favorite toppings without it being overwhelmi


Arbaz Ayyaz
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This recipe is a keeper! The brioche French toast is so good, and it's surprisingly easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat. It's the perfect懶人早餐.


Moaiz Jan
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves the brioche French toast, and it's become a regular weekend breakfast in our house. I usually serve it with fresh fruit and syrup, but it's also delicious with savory top


Ramsey Tidyman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the French toast turned out great! I used a slightly thicker brioche loaf than the recipe called for, and it worked out perfectly. The French toast was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served it wit


Shujaat khan
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I was a bit skeptical about using brioche bread for French toast, but I'm so glad I tried it. The brioche made the French toast so light and fluffy, and it had a subtle sweetness that was just perfect. I'll definitely be using brioche bread for Frenc


Pete Hagwash
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The brioche French toast is so delicious and decadent, it's the perfect special occasion breakfast or brunch dish. I highly recommend it!


Usman Ranjha
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I've tried many French toast recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The brioche bread makes all the difference, and the custard mixture is just perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, so I can add my favorite toppings without it be


Mohammad Osman Najob
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This Balthazar brioche French toast recipe is a game-changer! The brioche slices were perfectly golden and fluffy, with a hint of sweetness that balanced the richness of the eggs and cream. It was a hit with my family, and we'll definitely be making