Vanilla French Toast with Warm Berries

Pan-fried vanilla French toast with a quick warm berry topping.

Ingredients

• 4 thick slices day-old brioche or sandwich bread
• 2 large eggs
• 120 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 200 g mixed berries
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 tsp maple syrup, plus extra to serve
• 2 tbsp plain yogurt, optional

Method

1. Put the berries, water and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring, until the berries release some juice. Keep warm.
2. Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a shallow dish until fully combined.
3. Heat half the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Dip two bread slices in the egg mixture for about 15 seconds per side.
4. Cook the soaked bread for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and the egg mixture in the center is fully cooked. Lower the heat if the crust browns before the center cooks. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread.
5. Serve with the warm berries and optional yogurt. Add more maple syrup at the table if you like.

New editorial recipe; not independently kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates. Follow doneness cues and check ingredient labels for allergens.