The Best French Toast You'll Ever Eat

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious; stale bread reduces waste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water is a budget-friendly option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper.

Trim off the ends of the brioche bread.

Measure and cut the bread into 1.25-inch slices.

Place the bread slices in the oven at 285°F for 10 minutes per side to dry out.

In a small pot, add milk and heat on low.

Add star anise, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, vanilla bean paste, orange zest, and a pinch of salt to the milk.

Increase heat to medium-low and whisk to let the aromatics bloom until the milk gently bubbles or reaches 190°F.

Cover the pot and set aside to infuse.

After 10 minutes, flip the bread slices to dry the other side for another 10 minutes.

Separate 6 egg yolks and whisk with sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Remove the dried bread from the oven and check for a crispy exterior and soft interior.

Fish out the aromatics from the infused milk mixture, ensuring no cloves remain.

Slowly pour the infused milk into the egg yolk mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.

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