Description
Experience a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite with this Almond Poppy Seed French Toast. This recipe combines the rich, nutty essence of almond extract with the unique crunch of poppy seeds to create a truly memorable dish. Perfect for brunches, special occasions, or cozy family breakfasts, it features a creamy buttermilk-egg batter that ensures each slice is both flavorful and satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, you can easily impress your guests or treat your family to a gourmet experience right at home. Top it off with sliced almonds, powdered sugar, and maple syrup for an indulgent finish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old bread (poppy seed brioche recommended)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Slice the bread into thick pieces, about 1 inch wide.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, sugar, poppy seeds, and almond extract until smooth.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add butter to coat the surface.
- Quickly dip each slice of bread in the batter and cook on the griddle for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar; drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg