Caramelized Sourdough French Toast Recipe

Name: Caramelized Sourdough French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 round loaf (about 9 inches in diameter) crusty sourdough bread; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 to 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more if needed; Maple syrup, for topping

Servings: persons

1/2 round loaf (about 9 inches in diameter) crusty sourdough bread
4 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 to 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more if needed
Maple syrup, for topping

1
Cut the bread into 8 large wedges.
2
Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a large baking dish.
3
Add the bread and turn occasionally until soaked through, about 15 minutes.
4
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
5
Put the confectioners' sugar in a fine-mesh sieve.
6
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7
Add half of the bread and dust generously with the confectioners' sugar; cook, turning and dusting often with more confectioners' sugar, until golden brown and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes (add more butter to the skillet, if needed).
8
Transfer the French toast to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
9
Add 1 more tablespoon butter to the skillet and repeat with the remaining bread.
10
Serve with maple syrup.
11
Photograph by Andrew Purcell

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 round loaf (about 9 inches in diameter) crusty sourdough bread, 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Sourdough French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramelized Sourdough French Toast

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