Description
Indulge in rich cinnamon swirl bread soaked in a creamy custard, transforming breakfast into a delightful masterpiece perfect for lazy weekend mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of cinnamon swirl bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Butter or oil for cooking
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Heat the Skillet: Place your large skillet over medium heat and add enough butter or oil to coat the bottom generously.
- Dip the Bread: Take one slice of your cinnamon swirl bread and dip it into the custard mixture.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the dipped bread into the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Make the Glaze: While the toast cooks, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Serve with Love: Once beautifully crispy, remove each slice and drizzle the creamy glaze generously over the warm French toast.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the custard mixture the night before. You can also add chocolate chips or fresh fruit for customization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll, french toast, breakfast, brunch, sweet, indulgent