Lemon Poppy Seed French Toast

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Lemon Poppy Seed French Toast

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Brava Chefs
About this Recipe

What’s better on Sunday morning than homemade French toast? Fast and easy no-flip French toast! We added poppy seeds and lemon zest for a fun twist on the classic recipe. If you prefer the traditional style, just omit those ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1.0 cups milk
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
  • 2.0 count eggs
  • 1.0 count egg yolk
  • 3.0 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2.0 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 4.0 count slices French bread (1 inch thick), preferably from country-style loaf or batard (not baguette)
  • Maple syrup for serving
  • Fresh fruit for serving (optional)
  • Chopped pecans or almonds for serving (optional)
  • butter
  • kosher salt

Equipment

Brava metal tray

baking sheet

Mixing bowl

whisk

Nutrition Information

Allergens: None

Tags

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Sweets
  • Kid Friendly
  • American
  • Bread
  • Eggs
  • Metal Tray
  • Recipes
  • Serves 4
  • Weekend

Instructions

  1. step
    1

    Prep custard

    • Set out 2 teaspoons butter to soften for 15–30 minutes.
    • If you prefer classic French toast, omit poppy seeds and lemon zest.
    • In medium bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, poppy seeds, lemon zest and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. step
    2

    Soak bread in custard

    • Pour custard mixture into baking sheet. Place bread slices in custard and soak for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip and soak for 30 seconds more.
    • While bread soaks, evenly spread softened butter on Zones 1, 2 and 3 of Brava metal tray.
  3. step
    3

    Bake French Toast

    • Remove bread slices from custard, letting excess drip off, and place slices, evenly spaced apart, in Zones 1, 2 and 3 of metal tray.
    • Slide metal tray into top shelf.
    • Select “Lemon Poppy Seed French Toast” on your Brava touchscreen and follow instructions.
  4. step
    4

    Serve

    • When your food is done, transfer French toast to individual plates.
    • Drizzle with maple syrup and, if desired, top with fresh fruit and/or pecans or almonds.