French Toast Waffles
French toast waffles are a fun and delicious way to enjoy the taste of French toast in the form of homemade waffles, finished off with maple syrup and berries, this is what happiness is made of!
Serves: 2-4
Time: 40 minutes
Recipe by: Thando Manyoni
Ingredients:
6 slices brioche bread
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
¼ cup butter, melted
Toppings:
Maple syrup/ honey
Icing sugar
Fresh berries
Method:
Place your bread aside on a plate or board to dry out.
Meanwhile in a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla essence, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt.
Arrange the bread in a baking sheet or roasting pan, pour the egg mixture over the bread and allow to soak for 5 minutes. Turn your bread over and allow to absorb for another 5 minutes.
Heat a waffle iron on medium and brush lightly with the melted butter. Add two slices of bread, close and cook until the waffles are golden brown. Open and transfer waffles onto a plate. Repeat the process until all the waffles are cooked.
Top and enjoy with any of your favourite toppings
Chefs Tip: You can top the waffles with any of your favourite toppings such as icing sugar, cinnamon sugar, bacon or fruit salad.