Custard French Toast
So rich, creamy and cinnamon-y. This is truly a restaurant-quality recipe, flavor elevated with homemade cinnamon raisin bread.
Prep Time45 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Resting time3 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
For the bread
- 2 ½ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- ¼ cup sourdough starter optional but improves flavor. Can be discard
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Custard French Toast
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
For the bread
Combine all ingredients with the exception of brown sugar and cinnamon, and knead for several minutes. Allow to rise until double in well oiled bowl, about an hour depending on ambient temperature. Punch down dough and roll out into rectangle. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon and spread over dough saving 1 inch on each side. Roll up dough and place on cookie sheet with parchment paper. Allow to rise until double, about 1 hour. Bake in preheated 425 degree Fahrenheit oven for 22-25 minutes, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190.