Almond French Toast

By Filippo Gozzoli, Filippo Gozzoli

(A Voce)

This classic French toast recipe can be adorned with any garnish of your choice.

Cook Time:25 min

Prep Time:10 min

Total Time:35 min

Servings: 5

1/2 Brioche loaf cut into 2-inch slices

5 eggs

1 ¾ cups sugar

1 ¼ cup milk

1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 vanilla bean

5 tablespoons butter

Confectioner’s sugar for dusting

Almond slices, toasted

Chocolate sauce

Fresh fruit or berries

Whipped cream

Maple Syrup

Whisk the sugar into eggs and then add milk.

Add cinnamon and scrapings from the inside of a vanilla bean.

Preheat the oven to 350̊ F.

Cut brioche loaf into 2 inch slices and soak the brioche in the batter for at least 2 minutes.

In a medium sized pan, melt one tablespoon of butter per slice of brioche and add confectioner’s sugar.

Caramelize brioche on one side, flip and caramelize on the other side. Place pan in the oven.

Let bake for about 8 minutes.

Remove from oven, cut in half and place on the plate garnishing with sliced toasted almonds.

Serve with chocolate sauce, mixed fruit, whipped cream, and maple syrup.

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