The Best French Toast You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef Frank Proto demonstrates how to make french toast that is guaranteed to rival what's available at your favorite breakfast spot.

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0:00 Bring The Pain (Perdu)
0:32 Chapter One - Bread
2:06 Chapter Two - Batter
3:56 Chapter Three - Soaking The Bread
4:44 Chapter Four - Cooking The French Toast
6:41 Chapter Five - Plating
7:50 Good to the last drop



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[Lida.]

Ingredients:
• bread (challah)
• nutmeg + orange zest + salt + sugar
• 2 cups of heavy cream
• brandy
• vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
Enjoy with lots of butter and lots of syrup!🍞🧈🍁

[geezermann]

I was up late watching YouTube and this came up. I watched it about 1am, and knew I had to make it. By 2am I was eating it. I didn't have Challah, but I did have a loaf of dense French bread. I sliced some thick pieces. I didn't have cream, but I did have whole milk. Luckily I also had an orange. The addition of orange zest and nutmeg really made it. I put the bread in a deep pie plate and poured the custard over and let soak for 10 minutes or so. I used real butter and low temp and they came out golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Topped with more butter, and YES, real maple syrup which I always have. I came back at 3am to post this comment. Thanks!

[shaddonon]

No immersion blender? Mix the nutmeg into your sugar; each sugar granule catches nutmeg in its imperfections—avoids clumping! :)

[johndoeii]

Butter with butter with a bit of cream and eggs.
Sweeten with sugar and top it off with syrup. Oh, there is some bread in there as well.
My doctor won't approve, but I think I like it!

[rushnerd]

I know the vast majority of people get french toast completely wrong (the drying out the bread steps, making a proper custard, soaking it etc) but this is next level.
As a chef I am completely impressed. I need to try this out sometime. I don't think the brandy is overkill at all, it would be an amazing flavor compliment!
Chef Frank and Saul never fail to completely dazzle and entertain me to no end.

[mango]

For those of us pastry chefs who weigh every ingredient, 4 eggs is close to 200g, maybe a bit more depending on specific egg size, while two American cups of milk/cream = 450g. About 2-1, liquid to eggs if you're making a big batch.

[JoeM]

Frank! I made this for my wife tonight! This recipe is without doubt the best French toast either of us has ever had. It’s perfect! Bravo!

[BradiKal]

Not even a mention of cinnamon? Its pretty standard in my french toast

[DarElBarka]

I love this guy. None of that "healthy" nonsense.
I'm definitely going to make this

[bcask]

This is basically my exact Christmas breakfast recipe. I use Gran Marnier instead of brandy. Make that orange zest pop. Add some beautiful link sausage and it’s time to eat.

[glossaria]

The only thing that plate needs is some sliced strawberries. I love the bright tang of fresh fruit to complement the richness of French toast. 🍓😊

[fairdose]

Whenever I have leftover eggnog after Xmas, I use that to make French Toast

[NuggDavis]

It's not that I don't want to eat it, it's that I can't eat it without dying.

[savonaaaron]

I made this today and my wife said it was the best French toast she’s ever had. Thank you!!!!

[smellyfella]

Decades ago when I was in France I had Pain Perdu (I:E; French Toast) several times at different eateries and it was mind blowing. However, whenever I asked if they had syrup I got a look of "What?" and they knew I was an American Tourist. Authentic made Pain Perdu (French toast) doesn't need any syrup, just butter melted on top with a light dusting of powdered sugar...it's really that delicious.

[Duramaxjon]

I have always made mine with challah, milk, eggs, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. I will have to try this recipe because it’s totally different and I love custard with nutmeg anyways

[justingarfield]

At this point this is Frank's channel and we're here for it.

[TwilightLink]

This looks amazing! But I can already feel my heart clog up by just watching Frank eat it.

[LTG]

My dad used to use Kings Hawaiian Bread in the round pan version. Amaze.

[Michael-yklm]

It's rare when a recipe exceeds my expectations, usually due to me over hyping or messing something up. This one absolutely exceeded my expectations. Amazing!!!