Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 8 thick slices brioche or challah
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
• Powdered sugar, berries, and maple syrup, to serve

Steps

1. 1Whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow dish.
2. 2Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium and melt 1 tbsp butter.
3. 3Dip each bread slice into the custard, 5 seconds per side, letting excess drip off. Cook in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until deeply golden.
4. 4Wipe the pan between batches and add fresh butter as needed.
5. 5Dust with powdered sugar, pile with berries, and drizzle with maple syrup.