Spiced French Toast Recipes

VANILLA-ALMOND SPICED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix whole milk and brown sugar in a large bowl.
• Beat eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice together in a separate bowl until the eggs are well beaten; add to the milk mixture and stir to dissolve the brown sugar.
• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
• Set one slice of Texas toast into the milk mixture; let soak until moistened, about 10 seconds per side.
• Cook the dipped toast in the preheated skillet until bottom is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes; flip toast and continue to cook until the other side is browned, 3 to 5 minutes more. Repeat dipping and cooking with remaining bread slices.

SPICED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix 3 tbsp of the butter with half the cinnamon and mash together. Beat together the egg, milk and remaining cinnamon. Sandwich 2 slices of hot cross bun together with half the cinnamon butter and repeat with the remaining two slices.
• Dip in the egg mix and leave to soak for a few secs. Heat the butter in a frying pan until foaming. Cook the hot cross buns for 1-2 mins each side until light golden (you may need to do this in two batches). Press down on them as you cook. Serve each portion topped with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you like.

SPICED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Place bread slices in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; pour egg mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Heat butter on a griddle; cook bread for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

SPICED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine eggs, milk, sugar, and Classic TABASCO® Brand Sauce in a shallow bowl, whisk until thoroughly combined.
• Heat a non-stick pan with olive oil, lightly coat each slice of brioche in the egg mixture, sear on medium heat until golden brown.
• Garnish with a knob of good quality butter and authentic maple syrup.

SPICED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°F Place a large dinner plate in the warmed oven.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a wide shallow dish and set aside.
• Heat a non-stick skillet or a cast iron skillet that has been lightly buttered over medium high heat.
• Dip each piece of bread, one by one, into the egg and milk mixture. Drain excess mixture and place in the hot skillet.
• Cook until just browned on the bottom, watching the toast carefully (just a couple of minutes). Turn, and brown the other side.
• Adjust heat to medium, if necessary, to prevent burning. Place in the oven on warmed plate while preparing the remaining pieces.
• Just before serving, heat the jam in a small saucepan with a small amount of apple juice to desired consistency.
• Drizzle over the top of the French toast and serve immediately.

ORANGE SPICED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except bread, and whisk thoroughly. Soak each piece of bread in the egg mixture. Grill on medium to medium-hot griddle until cooked through and golden brown.

CINNAMON-SPICE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat the egg, milk, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add bread one slice at time, and soak both sides. , Melt butter on a griddle over medium heat; toast bread until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Serve with syrup.

FETA CHEESE FRENCH TOAST WITH SPICED HONEY SYRUP

Steps:

• Place stale bread in a shallow dish just large enough to tightly fit the slices in one layer.
• Whisk eggs, salt, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cayenne, and heavy cream for batter together in a bowl and pour over bread slices. Use tongs to toss to coat evenly. If there's excess batter pooling at the bottom of the dish, spoon it over the top of the bread slices.
• Wrap and refrigerate until bread has absorbed all the batter or is fully saturated, 2 to 12 hours.
• To make the honey syrup, combine honey, water, chili flakes, and salt in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir and bring to a simmer, then cook for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and reserve until needed.
• Remove bread from the refrigerator and press sliced feta into the top of each piece; about 2 tablespoons feta should almost cover the surface of each piece.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place in the bread, cheese-side down. Cook until the cheese has caramelized and the surface is well browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the slices over, reduce heat to medium, and cook the other side until golden brown.
• Serve immediately with the honey syrup spooned over top.