Description
Churro French Toast is a delightful twist on classic French toast, combining the rich, custardy texture of brioche or challah bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Each slice is coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend inspired by traditional churros, making for a warm and indulgent breakfast or brunch treat. Perfect served warm with caramel, chocolate sauce, or ice cream for an extra special indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Soaking Mixture
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Churro Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cooking Fat
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Set this aside for coating the French toast later.
- Heat Skillet and Butter: Place a large skillet on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, and allow it to melt completely to coat the pan.
- Soak Bread Slices: Dip each slice of the thick bread into the prepared egg mixture. Let each side soak for about 10 seconds to absorb the custard without becoming too soggy.
- Cook French Toast: Transfer the soaked bread slices onto the hot buttered skillet. Cook each slice for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side or until each side is golden brown and slightly crisp. Add more butter to the skillet as necessary between batches to prevent sticking and enhance browning.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately after removing the cooked French toast from the skillet, coat both sides generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture to capture the signature churro flavor and texture.
- Repeat Cooking and Coating: Continue the soaking, cooking, and coating process with the remaining bread slices until all are cooked and coated.
- Serve Warm: Serve the churro French toast warm for best taste and texture. Optionally, top with a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce, or add a scoop of ice cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Using brioche or challah bread provides the best texture and flavor due to their softness and slight sweetness.
- Do not soak the bread too long to avoid sogginess; about 10 seconds per side is optimal.
- Butter the pan well to achieve a golden crust and prevent sticking.
- The cinnamon sugar coating is what gives this French toast the signature churro taste—don’t skip it.
- Serve immediately after coating for the best warm and crispy experience.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings like fresh fruit, maple syrup, or whipped cream for added flavor.
