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Crunchy French Toast

A delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring a crunchy cereal coating that adds a playful texture to a tender custard interior.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Mixture
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 8 slices thick bread (like Texas Toast) Day-old bread is recommended
  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal or crushed corn flakes For coating
Other
  • to taste butter or cooking spray For greasing the griddle or skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees F or heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the cereal to a shallow pie dish or plate; set aside.
  3. Combine the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla in a blender for a silky batter or whisk by hand in a shallow dish.
Cooking
  1. Pour the egg mixture into one shallow dish and keep the cereal in the other.
  2. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides, then press gently into the cereal so both faces are covered.
  3. Melt a small piece of butter in the skillet or griddle over medium heat, or lightly grease with cooking spray.
  4. Place the coated bread slices on the hot surface. Cook until the undersides are golden and crisp, about a few minutes, then flip to brown the second side.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, arranged in a loose stack, drizzled with maple syrup or a honey-lemon glaze, and topped with fresh berries and powdered sugar.

Notes

Use day-old bread to prevent falling apart. Press cereal firmly into the bread, and control the heat to avoid burning.