Hazelnut French Toast

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Use brioche to make this French toast given an accent of hazelnut through the use of hazelnut liqueur in the batter.

Ingredients

1 cup beaten eggs
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur (such as Frangelico®)
2 tablespoons butter, divided, or more as needed
12 pieces brioche (about 1 1/2-inch thick)
1 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
1/2 cup maple syrup, or to taste

Directions

1 Whisk eggs, half-and-half, and hazelnut liqueur together in a shallow bowl.
2 Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large skillet, tilting the skillet to assure complete coverage.
3 Dip 2 slices brioche in the egg mixture, moistening both sides.
4 Cook brioche in the hot skillet until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat process until all bread is cooked.
5 Cut each slice of brioche into half on a bias. Sprinkle hazelnuts over the halves and top with maple syrup.