Secrets
- Day-old or two-day-old brioche that absorbs the milk without crumbling.
- Cook the apples first to season the skillet with butter and cinnamon.
- Medium heat: too high, and the sugar in the brioche burns before the center warms through.
When it is gray outside and half a brioche is left over from the weekend, all it takes is twenty minutes and a skillet to whip up the coziest fall afternoon snack.
First caramelize the apple wedges in the skillet, then brown the brioche slices in the same fragrant butter.
Step-by-step recipe check off as you go
Caramelize the apples
Peel the apples and cut them into thick wedges. In the skillet, melt half the butter with 2 tablespoons light brown sugar and the cinnamon, then brown the apples for 10 minutes over medium heat. Set them aside.
Whisk the egg and milk mixture
In the shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and the remaining tablespoon of light brown sugar.
Soak and brown the brioche
Dip each brioche slice for 10 seconds per side (no more, it is delicate), then brown it in the skillet with the remaining butter for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Popotam's tipSlices a good 2 cm thick keep a tender, custardy center without falling apart.Serve right away
Place the golden brioche slices on plates and spoon the warm caramelized apples over top.
And there you go, it's ready
Check off every step to serve the brioche French toast piping hot.
Secrets for custardy brioche French toast what makes all the difference
Storage and make-ahead
Brioche French toast is best enjoyed right away, but the caramelized apples keep for 3 days in the fridge.
Variations
- With pears and a scattering of toasted hazelnuts.
- A spoonful of chestnut spread or salted butter caramel when serving.
- With thick slices of crusty country bread if you run out of brioche (soak for 30 seconds per side).
Frequently asked questions
Ma brioche est toute fraîche, comment faire ?
Passe les tranches 3 minutes au four doux ou au grille-pain léger pour les sécher un peu avant de les tremper.
Peut-on utiliser un lait végétal ?
Oui, le lait d'amande ou d'avoine se marie très bien avec les pommes et la cannelle.
Comment garder les premières tranches chaudes ?
Dans le four préchauffé à 100 °C sur une grille pendant que tu dores la seconde fournée.
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