Tsoureki Bread-Greek Brioche French Toast
This tsoureki bread-Greek brioche french toast is made with an aromatic egg custard, and is served with warmed honey, blueberries, and walnuts.
Servings 4
Calories 585kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices tsoureki bread about ¾ of an inch thick each slice
- 1½ cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3-4 cloves
- 1 cinammon stick
- 3-4 fresh sage leaves
- 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 eggs beaten
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
For serving
- honey warmed
- crushed walnuts
- blueberries
Instructions
- Add the half and half, ground nutmeg, cloves, sage leaves, thyme sprigs, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Remove cloves, cinnamon stick and herbs from the milk mixture. Beat the four eggs and add them to the milk. Stir well.Dip the tsoureki slices in the mixture in batches. Let them soak for 1- 2 minutes.
- Melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter on a skillet and fry slices in batches of two or three until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side. Serve with a drizzle of warmed honey, a handful of walnuts and blueberries.
Notes
- You can use, low-fat milk, whole milk, half and half or heavy cream depending on your dietary preferences. Plant-based milk will also work well with this recipe if you are avoiding dairy.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 347mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1533IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2mg