Churro French Toast
A delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, combining French toast's fluffy goodness with sweet, cinnamon-sugar flavor.
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah recommended) Use thick-cut bread for best texture.
- 2 large eggs Large eggs are optimal for binding.
- ½ cup whole milk Whole milk gives a richer flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add for enhanced flavor.
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon For the egg mixture.
- ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar For the egg mixture.
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter For cooking the French toast.
For the Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar For coating.
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For coating.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the churro coating. Set aside.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 10 seconds on each side.
- Place the soaked bread slices into the hot skillet, cooking until golden brown on each side, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Add more butter to the skillet as needed for each batch.
- Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and immediately coat each side in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread.
Serving
- Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce, or a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.