Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Almond Poppy Seed French Toast. This recipe puts a delicious spin on the classic dish, featuring thick slices of poppy seed brioche soaked in a creamy almond-infused batter and cooked to golden perfection. Each bite combines the nutty essence of almond extract with the sweetness of powdered sugar and toasted almonds, making it an irresistible choice for brunch or special occasions. Whether you serve it plain or with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit and syrup, this French toast is sure to impress. Perfect for busy mornings, it’s easy to prepare and offers a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old poppy seed brioche
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Slice the brioche into thick pieces, about 1-inch wide.
- In a wide dish, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, sugar, poppy seeds, and almond extract until smooth.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- Dip each slice of bread quickly into the batter, ensuring it’s coated but not soggy.
- Cook the soaked bread in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately, topped with sliced almonds, powdered sugar, and maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg