Description
Brioche dipped, not soaked! Achieve the perfect crisp-soft French toast texture by cooking it in a waffle iron. Vanilla bean paste elevates this classic breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of thick-cut sandwich bread (such as brioche or Texas toast)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for the waffle iron
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat a standard or Belgian waffle iron to medium-high heat. In a shallow bowl or pie dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, alcohol-free vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy.
- Step 2: Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron grids with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter. Quickly dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated, but do not allow the bread to soak until soggy.
- Step 3: Carefully place the soaked slice of bread onto the center of the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook according to your iron's instructions, typically for 3 to 5 minutes, until the French toast waffle is golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Step 4: Once cooked, use a fork or tongs to carefully remove the French toast waffle from the iron. Repeat the dipping and cooking process with the remaining slices of bread, regreasing the iron between batches as needed to prevent sticking.
- Step 5: Serve the Tasty French Toast Waffles immediately, stacked or individually, topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
- For maximum crispness, use a quick "dip and flip" method; a brief soak ensures the rich exterior is coated while the center remains structurally sound for the waffle iron.
- To revive their signature exterior crunch, reheat the waffles straight from the fridge or freezer in a toaster oven or air fryer until hot throughout, approximately 5 minutes.
- Transform breakfast into dessert by serving these warm waffles with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream and a drizzle of warmed peach nectar with vanilla sauce.
- Leftovers can be frozen easily: stack the fully cooled waffles between sheets of parchment paper and store them in a freezer-safe zip-top bag for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 French Toast Waffle (made from 1 slice of thick bread)
- Calories: 265
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7.0g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 7g