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French Toast Waffles

A delicious hybrid of custard-soaked brioche and crispy waffle textures, topped with butter and syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Base
  • 8 slices Brioche bread thick cut, ideally day-old
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk can use heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
Toppings
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for serving
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup warmed

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron
  • Shallow mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your waffle iron to a medium-high setting and lightly grease with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, soaking for about 15 seconds per side.
  4. Place the soaked bread onto the preheated waffle iron and close the lid gently.
  5. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove carefully and repeat with remaining slices.
  7. Serve hot with a pat of butter and plenty of maple syrup.

Notes

Using stale or slightly dried-out bread prevents the waffles from becoming too soft in the middle.