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    Brioche Perdu (Brioche French Toast)

    First Published: Sep 24, 2021 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    This delicious brioche perdu (aka brioche French toast) is light, buttery and super simple to make. It takes advantage of ready made brioche bread for a carefree and tasty breakfast or brunch!
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    Stack of brioche French toast topped with sliced bananas and raspberries on a white plate with a fork.
    Overhead view of brioche French toast on a white plate with text overlay that says, "Light and Buttery Brioche French Toast."
    Stack of French toast topped with sliced bananas and raspberries on a white plate with a fork and a glass bottle with syrup in the background.
    French toast (or pain perdu) is one of the easiest breakfast treats. Sliced brioche bread makes it even more special.

    Brioche is a delicious light and buttery bread that is a combination between bread and pastry. It's perfect for breakfast. If you have a loaf on hand, this brioche perdu, aka brioche French toast, is the perfect morning treat!

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    • ❤️ Reasons to Love This Recipe
    • 🍞 Ingredients
    • 📝 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🔖 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️ Reasons to Love This Recipe

    • It's easy. If you can blend a few wet ingredients, you can make this recipe.
    • It's quick. You can make it in 30 minutes or less if you use a large skillet or griddle.
    • It's effortless. Many grocery stores carry sliced brioche bread these days. We got ours at Albertson's. Using prepared bread makes this French toast recipe come together in a snap! If you want to make your own brioche bread, we recommend this homemade brioche recipe from The Flavor Bender.
    • It's simple. Besides the bread, it uses just a few simple readily-available ingredients.

    🍞 Ingredients

    Brioche French toast ingredients
    • 3 large whole eggs.
    • ¾ cup whole milk. Whole full fat milk is best for this recipe.
    • ¾ teaspoon sugar. Adds sweetness and helps the toast to caramelize on the griddle. You can use more or less to taste. We didn't use much because we like to top our French toast with syrup or compote, and that's sweet enough.
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Adds flavor. You can also use an equal amount of vanilla paste.
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Adds flavor.
    • 8 slices brioche bread. Each slice should be about ½ inch thick.
    • 2 tablespoons butter. Used on the griddle or skillet to keep the toast from sticking.

    📝 Instructions

    Overhead view of wet ingredients in a blender
    Step 1. Add eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg to a blender and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    Blended wet ingredients being poured in a shallow white ceramic baking dish
    Step 2. Pour mixture into a shallow baking dish.
    Fork pricking the surface of slices of brioche bread
    Step 3. Pierce the bread slices all over with a fork.
    Brioche slices being placed into egg mixture in a shallow white baking dish
    Add a few bread slices to the egg mixture and turn slices until evenly coated.
    Soaked brioche slices being placed on a hot griddle
    Step 4. Add butter to the griddle or skillet. Add the slices of bread in a single layer and cook until the undersides are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
    Overhead view of French toast cooking on a griddle
    Turn and cook the other sides about 3-4 more minutes.

    Step 5. Repeat step 4 with remaining bread and egg mixture.

    Serve immediately, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with warm maple syrup.

    🥄 Equipment

    • Blender. To blend the wet ingredients. You can also use a medium bowl and a whisk.
    • Griddle. Not needed if you're using a skillet.
    • Large skillet. Not needed if you're using a griddle.
    • Wide non-stick spatula. To turn the toast.
    • Small baking dish. For dipping the brioche slices into the milk/egg mixture.

    Click here to learn how to make this brioche French toast in a visual story.

    Overhead view of brioche French toast topped with sliced bananas and raspberries on a white plate
    This brioche French toast is delicious with fresh fruit, like sliced bananas and fresh raspberries.

    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you freeze brioche French toast?

    It is possible to freeze Brioche French toast. While it is best to eat it immediately. If you do need to store any leftovers, place a slice of wax paper between each slice, wrap the French toast in aluminum foil and freeze. It will keep in your freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, place the frozen slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake at 375 F (190 C) for about 8 minutes. You can also reheat in the toaster. (source)

    Is brioche good for French toast?

    Definitely! It's light and buttery and makes a delicious base for French toast.

    What can you serve with this recipe?

    We have many easy homemade syrups and compotes that would taste great with this brioche French toast, like blueberry, raspberry, mixed berry, apple, and butter pecan syrup or mango, apple, and strawberry compote.

    🔖 Related Recipes

    More French toast recipes to make and enjoy!

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      Deep Fried French Toast
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      Pineapple French Toast
    • Caramel apple French toast with caramel syrup siting on a white plate
      Caramel Apple French Toast
    • Stuffed French toast topped with sliced strawberries and bananas on a blue plate
      Strawberry Banana French Toast

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    📖 Recipe

    Stack of brioche French toast topped with sliced bananas and raspberries on a white plate with a fork.

    Brioche Perdu (Brioche French Toast)

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    This delicious brioche perdu (aka brioche French toast) is light, buttery and super simple to make. It takes advantage of ready made brioche bread for a carefree and tasty breakfast or brunch!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine French
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 234 kcal

    Equipment

    Blender
    Griddle
    Large skillet
    Wide non-stick spatula
    Small baking dish
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 large eggs
    • ¾ cup milk
    • ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract You can also use an equal amount of vanilla paste.
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 8 slices brioche bread ½-inch slices
    • 2 tablespoons butter

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
      Add eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg to a blender and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
      3 large eggs, ¾ cup milk, ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • Pour mixture into a shallow baking dish.
    • Pierce the bread slices all over with a fork. Add a few bread slices to the egg mixture and turn slices until evenly coated.
      8 slices brioche bread
    • Add butter to the griddle or skillet. Add the slices of bread in a single layer and cook until the undersides are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Turn and cook the other sides about 3-4 more minutes.
      2 tablespoons butter
    • Repeat step 4 with remaining bread and egg mixture.
      Serve immediately, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with warm maple syrup.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 234kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 18g (6%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 205mg (68%)Sodium: 236mg (10%)Potassium: 83mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 583IU (12%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 67mg (7%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

    Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Total Servings 8 servings
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