Coconut Crusted French Toast
Coconut Crusted French Toast puts a fun spin on the classic breakfast dish. This treat is perfect for brunch because its sweet, tropical flavors will impress your guests and make any meal special.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Shallow dishes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 240 ml Milk
- 5 ml Vanilla extract
- 2 g Ground cinnamon
- 8 slices Thick bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 100 g Sweetened shredded coconut
- 30 g All-purpose flour for coating
- 30 g Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are coated.
- Place the flour and coconut in separate shallow dishes. First, dredge each slice in flour, then firmly press it into the coconut.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each slice for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite fruit toppings. Believe me, this makes all the difference!
Notes
Tip: To keep your Coconut Crusted French Toast from becoming soggy, make sure your bread is slightly stale. Also, let the excess egg mixture drip off before coating—it makes a huge difference.