Custard Toast
Thick slices of brioche or challah soaked in a vanilla custard and pan-fried until golden and creamy inside. Top with cinnamon sugar or maple syrup for a bakery-quality breakfast.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 slices (1-inch thick) brioche or challah, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar or maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla in a shallow bowl until combined.
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it foams, ~90 seconds.
- 3
Working with 2 slices at a time, dip bread into custard for 2 seconds per side — don't oversoak.
- 4
Place dipped slices in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, 3–4 minutes per side.
- 5
Transfer cooked toast to a plate and repeat with remaining bread and custard.
- 6
Dust with cinnamon sugar or drizzle with maple syrup. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- shallow bowl
- whisk
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
- plate
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