How NYC’s Best French Toast is Made | Made to Order | Bon Appétit

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.

Slice brios bread into thick slices, about 1.5 to 2 inches thick.

Prepare the batter by whisking together 3-4 eggs and half and half until it reaches a consistency similar to heavy cream.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and a little vanilla extract and vanilla paste to the batter.

Pour the batter into a square container for dipping the bread.

Dip the brios bread into the batter, ensuring it's soaked but not over-soaked, then let it drain.

Heat clarified butter on a griddle set to about 350°F.

Place the soaked bread on the griddle and add more clarified butter on top.

Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring the heat is not too high to avoid burning the butter.

Flip the bread and check for a nice golden brown color before removing.

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