French toast

• large eggs↗2
• cow's milk↗80ml/2½fl oz ml
• double cream↗40ml/1½fl oz ml
• vanilla extract↗1 tsp tsp
• cinnamon↗½ tsp tsp
• brioche↗4 thick slices

  4 thick slices

• vegetable oil↗2 tbsp/30ml tbsp
• butter↗2 tbsp tbsp
• powdered sugar↗

  and fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Place the brioche slices in a single layer in a shallow dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Let soak for 2‑3 minutes, then carefully flip and leave for another 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and butter in a non‑stick pan over medium heat until foam appears. Carefully lift the two soaked brioche slices from the dish and place them in the pan. Fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp, then transfer to a rack over a tray in a warm oven while you finish the remaining slices.

3. 3

   Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar and scattered fresh berries, if desired.