Cinnamon French Toast

Ingredients

• 8 thick slices brioche or Texas toast
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

Follow each step in order. The directions below are written so a beginner can understand what to do, what to look for, and when to move on to the next step.

1. Step 1.Arrange the bread in a single layer for several minutes to dry the surfaces slightly.
2. Step 2.Whisk eggs and milk until no streaks of egg white remain.
3. Step 3.Whisk in cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar, and salt until the sugar begins to dissolve.
4. Step 4.Preheat a wide skillet over medium-low heat and melt enough butter to lightly coat it.
5. Step 5.Dip each bread slice into the cinnamon custard and turn to coat both sides evenly.
6. Step 6.Allow excess custard to drip away so it does not pool around the bread in the skillet.
7. Step 7.Cook in batches for about 3 minutes on the first side until deep golden brown.
8. Step 8.Flip and cook the second side until browned and the center feels softly set rather than wet.
9. Step 9.Add fresh butter between batches and stir the custard before each dip to redistribute the cinnamon.
10. Step 10.Serve hot with maple syrup and an optional extra pinch of cinnamon.