Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Almond Poppy Seed French Toast, a unique twist on the classic breakfast favorite. This recipe combines the rich, nutty flavor of almond extract with the satisfying crunch of toasted almonds and poppy seeds, creating a luxurious morning treat that’s perfect for special occasions or cozy family breakfasts. Soak thick slices of day-old poppy seed brioche in a creamy buttermilk-egg batter before cooking them to golden perfection on a griddle. Top with powdered sugar and sliced almonds, or drizzle with maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness. Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious, this breakfast will surely impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old poppy seed brioche
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Butter (for cooking)
- Sliced almonds (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the bread into thick slices (about 1-inch each).
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, sugar, poppy seeds, and almond extract until smooth.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add butter to coat.
- Quickly dip each slice of bread into the batter, ensuring just a brief soak.
- Place soaked bread on the hot skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with sliced almonds, a dusting of powdered sugar, and maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg