French Toast by Alton Brown

Name: French Toast by Alton Brown
Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients: 1 cup half-and-half; 3 large eggs; 2 Tbsp honey, warmed in microwave for 20 seconds; 1/4 tsp salt; 8 (1/2-inch) slices day-old or stale country loaf, brioche, or challah bread; 4 Tbsp butter

6 ingredients•10 steps•8 slices

Alton Brown

Ingredients

- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp honey, warmed in microwave for 20 seconds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 (1/2-inch) slices day-old or stale country loaf, brioche, or challah bread
- 4 Tbsp butter

Instructions

1
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, honey, and salt. You may do this the night before.
2
When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside.
3
Preheat oven to 375°F.
4
Dip bread into mixture, allowing to soak for 30 seconds on each side.
5
Remove to a cooling rack set in a sheet pan, and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Over medium-low heat, melt 1 Tbsp butter in a 10-inch nonstick saute pan.
7
Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
8
Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes.
9
Repeat with remaining slices and butter.
10
Serve immediately with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fruit.

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