– 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread (preferably day-old)
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 1/3 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 cup butter (for cooking)
– Maple syrup (for serving)
– Cream cheese frosting (optional, for drizzling)
– Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Creating your Cinnamon Roll French Toast is a straightforward, enjoyable process if you carefully follow these steps:
1. Select Your Bread: Choose a loaf of brioche or challah bread and slice it into thick pieces (about 1 to 1.5 inches).
2. Make the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and well combined.
3. Preheat the Skillet: Set a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a generous pat of butter.
4. Soak the Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 30 seconds on each side. Ensure the bread is saturated but not falling apart.
5. Cook the Bread: Place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Add more butter as needed for additional cooking batches.
6. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar: While the toast is cooking, mix together a tablespoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of sugar on a plate for coating later.
7. Coat the Toast: As soon as each slice comes off the skillet, immediately roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture while it’s still warm.
8. Serve Immediately: Transfer the French toast to plates and drizzle with maple syrup, cream cheese frosting, or a dusting of powdered sugar as desired.
These steps ensure that you end up with a delicious, cinnamon-infused breakfast dish on the table in no time.