Recipe: French Toast From Evan Hanczor Of Egg Restaurant, NYC
Nothing beats this eggy breakfast classic from Evan Hanczor of Egg
Evan Hanczor of Egg in Brooklyn makes the perfect French toast. What's his secret? For one, the custard base has equal parts cream and milk. Hanczor also sneaks a good dose of vanilla and maple syrup into the base for added flavor and richness.
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Recipe adapted from "Breakfast: Recipes to Wake Up For," by Evan Hanczor and George Weld
French Toast
Learn how to make French toast from chef Evan Hanczor of Egg in Brooklyn.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
servings
5
to 6 servings
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2½ tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
- 5 to 6 pieces challah or brioche, sliced 1 inch thick
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, cream, vanilla, maple syrup, salt and nutmeg and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter and swirl the pan to coat. Make sure the butter does not brown.
- Dip a slice of bread into the custard mix. If the bread is fresh, dip it quickly, as it'll soak the custard mixture fast. If the bread is a little stale, allow it to soak in the custard for a few seconds. Remove the bread, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Place the bread in the center of the skillet. Cook, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining slices.
- Place each slice on a foil-lined baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you prepare the rest.
- Serve the French toast with additional butter and maple syrup.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 1,763 |
| Total Fat | 70.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 33.2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 547.6 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 223.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,810.7 mg |
| Protein | 52.4 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
