Michelin French Toast at Home

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.

Bring milk and cream to a boil in a pot.

Add a vanilla pod to the milk and cream mixture, scraping the seeds into the pot.

In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and frothy.

Slowly add the milk mixture to the egg yolks while whisking to temper the eggs.

Return the mixture to the pot and heat gently, stirring to avoid scorching.

Trim the ends of the brioche bread, leaving the crusts for structural integrity.

Soak the brioche in the custard mixture for 2 minutes on each side.

Heat a skillet with a knob of butter and a splash of vegetable oil.

After soaking, place the brioche in the skillet and cook for 3.5 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Check the color of the French toast regularly to ensure even cooking.

Serve with mascarpone mixed with icing sugar and a touch of salt.

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