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Cinnamon French Toast with Berries

Thick bread soaked through with vanilla-cinnamon custard, caramelised in butter and balanced with warm berries and yoghurt.

Recipe bywjf.morris
BreakfastBrunchVegetarianSweet
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Total time33 min
DifficultyEasy
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving18.4g protein
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  1. 01

    Prepare the berry pan

    2 minHands-on

    Put berries, maple syrup and lemon juice in a saucepan.

  2. 02

    Simmer the berries

    6 minHands-off · check as directed

    Simmer for 5-7 minutes until hot and syrupy but some fruit remains whole. Keep warm.

  3. 03

    Whisk eggs

    3 minHands-on

    Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, caster sugar and salt in the shallow dish.

  4. 04

    Lay in four bread slices and soak

    3 minHands-on

    Lay in four bread slices and soak for about 45 seconds per side, slightly longer for very stale or thick bread. They should absorb custard without collapsing.

  5. 05

    Heat half the butter and oil

    16 minHands-on

    Heat half the butter and oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Cook the soaked bread for 3-4 minutes per side until deep gold and set through. Keep warm in a low oven and repeat.

  6. 06

    Serve two slices per person

    3 minHands-on

    Serve two slices per person with yoghurt and warm berries. Dust lightly with icing sugar only if desired.

Equipment check

5 items required

  • Wide shallow dish
  • Large non-stick frying pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Small saucepan

Dietary and allergen note: Vegetarian. Contains gluten, egg and dairy.

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