Brioche French toast

• eggs↗4
• cream↗200ml ml
• vanilla paste↗½ tsp tsp
• golden sugar↗1 tbsp tbsp
• thick, generous slices of brioche4
• butter↗25g g

  for frying

• vegetable oil↗1 tbsp tbsp

  for frying

• bacon strips↗12
• bananas↗2

  sliced

• maple syrup↗

  for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl vigorously whisk the eggs, then add the cream, vanilla and sugar and whisk again.

2. 2

   When ready to cook, preheat the oven to its lowest setting, place a tray inside and pour the creamy mixture into a shallow dish that will allow the brioche to lie flat. Heat a grill or pan over medium heat and melt the butter and oil together.

3. 3

   Place the brioche slices in the creamy mixture for 1 minute, then flip each slice and gently press, allowing them to absorb the liquid for another minute until saturated.

4. 4

   Remove the brioche from the mixture and place it on a hot grill or pan (you may need to cook in batches). Fry a few minutes on each side until the centre is tender and moist (but not soggy). To check, make a small cut in the centre with a knife – the inside should resemble a baked bread pudding. Keep the cooked slices warm in the oven while you finish the rest.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a pan for 5 minutes until crisp. Serve the French toast topped with bacon, bananas and drizzled with maple syrup.