Hazelnut French Toast
Description
Use brioche to make this French toast given an accent of hazelnut through the use of hazelnut liqueur in the batter.
Ingredients
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1 cup beaten eggs
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1 cup half-and-half
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2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur (such as Frangelico®)
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2 tablespoons butter, divided, or more as needed
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12 pieces brioche (about 1 1/2-inch thick)
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1 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
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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.