Cornflake-Crusted Brioche French Toast

Author

NuWave

Servings

4

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 loaf brioche bread (about 1 pound)
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup half and half
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon fine salt
• 2 cups cornflakes, coarsely crushed
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Confectioners sugar
• Maple syrup

Directions

1. Slice brioche into 8 (1-inch thick) slices using serrated knife.
2. Using 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut each slice into circle and set aside.
3. In shallow dish, whisk together eggs, half and half, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
4. Add cornflakes to separate shallow dish.
5. Line sheet tray or cutting board with wax paper.
6. Working with 1 circle of brioche at a time, dip bread in egg mixture, allowing brioche to soak for 10 seconds on each side, then transfer to cornflakes, coating entire piece, then transfer to sheet tray or cutting board.
7. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in 10.5-inch PerfectGreen Fry Pan on Medium (275°F) just until butter foams.
8. Transfer prepared brioche to pan and cook for about 4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until both sides are golden brown.
9. Transfer finished French toast to plates, wipe out pan, and repeat step 8 with remaining bread, adding more butter to pan if necessary.
10. Dust French toast with confectioners sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.