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Ingredients

• 8 slices thick slices of stale brioche or white bread
• 3 Eggs
• 250 ml Milk
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp Cinnamon (optional)
• 40 g Butter
• 1 tbsp icing sugar, to dust
• 150 g berries, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon together in a wide, shallow dish.
2. Soak the bread slices for about 30 seconds a side, a little longer if very stale, until soaked through but not falling apart.
3. Melt a knob of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the slices in batches for 2–3 min a side, until deep golden and the centres feel set, adding more butter as needed.
4. Dust with icing sugar and serve hot with berries, or with a drizzle of maple syrup if you like.

Tips

• Bread that is a day or two old works best; fresh bread turns soggy.
• For a crackly finish, sprinkle a pinch of sugar on each slice in the pan just before turning.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

RecipeTin Eats Great British Chefs