French Toast

• 8 slice brioche or challah bread (1" thick, day-old)
• 4 eggs
• ¾ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar and maple syrup (for serving)

How to Make It

1. 1

   Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow dish.

2. 2

   Soak bread slices in custard 30 seconds per side.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

4. 4

   Cook soaked bread 2-3 minutes per side until deeply golden.

5. 5

   Keep warm in a 200°F oven while cooking remaining slices.

6. 6

   Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries.