Bourbon Vanilla French Toast for Mother's Day Brunch
Who says you need a special occasion for a little luxury at breakfast? Bourbon vanilla French toast is a delicious way to turn any morning into something special—whether it's a cozy brunch or a treat for yourself. With rich brioche, a hint of bourbon, and a touch of cinnamon, this dish is a sure way to start the day with a smile. Serve it up with crispy bacon or ham, and a drizzle of warm maple syrup, and you’ve got a breakfast that feels like a celebration—no matter the day!
Ingredients
4 eggs
About 1 ½ tablespoons superfine sugar or a drizzle of honey
1 cup cream or half-and-half
1 ½ ounces bourbon
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (omit if using cinnamon bread)
Pinch salt
Maple syrup
Cinnamon stick (optional)
4 tablespoons melted butter
8 slices brioche, white or cinnamon bread or stale French bread
Bacon and/or ham, for serving
Directions
Serves: 4
Preheat a nonstick or cast iron griddle over medium-low heat.
Whisk up the custard: eggs, sugar or honey, cream or half-and-half, bourbon, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.
Warm maple syrup on a stove. Use good-quality maple syrup and add a cinnamon stick, if you like.
Brush griddle with butter and soak and turn bread in custard and cook in 2 batches slowly, until deeply golden and fragrant and cooked through.
Cut toast corner to corner and line up triangles of toast down the center of the plate, layered with bacon or ham or both and topped with berries, coat with more melted butter and serve with warm syrup.
