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Easy Overnight Brioche French Toast

Easy Overnight Brioche French Toast
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This Easy Overnight Brioche French Toast recipe offers a fluffy, rich breakfast that’s simple to prepare the night before. Brioche bread is soaked in a sweet, spiced custard made with eggs, milk, vanilla, and warm spices, then baked to a golden perfection. Perfect for busy mornings or special brunches, it delivers a luxurious texture and crowd-pleasing flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Custard Mixture

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk or cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Bread and Preparation

  • 1 loaf brioche bread (about 10–12 slices, day-old preferred)
  • Butter, for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk or cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until fully combined and fragrant.
  2. Assemble the Dish: Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. Lay the brioche slices in a single overlapping layer, ensuring all pieces fit snugly. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, pressing lightly to help the bread absorb the liquid. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  3. Refrigerate Overnight: Place the covered dish in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the bread to soak thoroughly, resulting in a soft and flavorful French toast.
  4. Bake to Golden Perfection: The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the plastic wrap and bake the French toast uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the custard is set. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use slightly stale brioche for better custard absorption without the bread falling apart.
  • Press down gently on the bread when soaking to maximize custard absorption.
  • Do not skip the overnight soak, as it is key to achieving the luxurious texture.
  • For added texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
  • Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when the custard is fully cooked.

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