Crispy-Fried French Toast With Hot Sauce Honey

Name: Crispy-Fried French Toast With Hot Sauce Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed; 3/4 cup half-and-half (or cream or milk or any combination of the two); 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon bourbon; Pinch kosher salt; 1 cup panko bread crumbs, plus more as needed; Couple giant spoonfuls honey; Louisiana-style hot sauce (no spices!), to taste; five 1-inch-thick slices challah; Unsalted butter, for frying

Servings: persons

1
Set up your dredging station: flour on one plate; half-and-half plus eggs, bourbon, and salt in a shallow bowl (a piedish works well here); panko on another plate. Whisk the half-and-half mixture with a fork until completely smooth.
2
Make the hot sauce honey. Microwave the honey until runny. (Or place it in a glass, nestled inside a bowl of hot water.) Add hot sauce to taste.
3
Set a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add a big hunk of butter (figure about 2 tablespoons) to the pan. Bread a couple slices of challah: Cover in flour. Dip in custard, making sure it gets completely soaked. Cover in panko. By now, the butter should be melted and the skillet should be hot. Add the breaded challah-it should sizzle! Fry for about 3 minutes, until the bottom is deeply browned. Add another, smaller pat of butter to the pan and flip. Fry the other side for the same amount of time, until deeply browned. Sprinkle with salt.
4
Repeat with the remaining bread slices, wiping out the pan and replacing with butter as needed. Serve French toast hot, with hot sauce honey drizzled on top.

251

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed, 3/4 cup half-and-half (or cream or milk or any combination of the two), 3 large eggs, 1 tablespoon bourbon, and more.

Yes, Crispy-Fried French Toast With Hot Sauce Honey 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!