Thick bread soaks up a cinnamon and vanilla custard before turning golden in the skillet. Slightly stale bread holds its shape especially well. This familiar breakfast works with brioche, challah or sturdy sandwich bread.

Serves 4 • Prep: 10 minutes • Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 thick slices of bread
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided, for frying
  • Maple syrup and berries, optional, for serving

Instructions

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