Description
This twist on classic French toast brings the flavors of a churro to breakfast! Soft, fluffy brioche or challah bread is soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and fried to golden perfection, then coated in cinnamon-sugar for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices of day-old brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Butter, for frying
Instructions
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Prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating:
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside. -
Make the custard:
In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined. -
Soak the bread:
Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated. Let the bread soak for a few seconds to absorb the liquid. -
Fry the French toast:
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the surface. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the soaked bread slices. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. -
Coat in cinnamon-sugar:
Once the French toast is cooked, immediately dredge each slice in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. -
Serve and enjoy:
Serve the churro French toast warm with additional toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of whole milk.
- If you prefer, you can skip the cinnamon-sugar coating and just top with powdered sugar or maple syrup.
- This recipe works best with slightly stale, day-old bread, as it soaks up the custard more effectively.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Keywords: Churro French Toast, Cinnamon French Toast, Sweet French Toast, Churro-Inspired Breakfast, Brioche French Toast, Challah French Toast, Cinnamon Sugar Breakfast