Luxury French Toast

A five-star breakfast

Ingredients (serves 1)

• 2 eggs
• 80ml (1/3 cup) milk
• 15g (1tbsp) sugar
• 1tsp ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and/or brandy (optional)
• 1 thick-cut (4-5cm or 1.5"-2") Shokupan
• Oil for frying (peanut oil works best, but any neutral tasting oil will work)
• 1tsp brown or white sugar for brûlée

Methods

1. Combine eggs, milk and sugar in a bowl and whisk together well.

I like to add vanilla and brandy to mine, about 1tsp each, although my hand can be a bit heavy when it comes to brandy.

2. Place the cut Shokupan into a shallow dish and pour the egg mixture over the Shokupan.

3. Cover and place the dish in fridge for at least 2-5 hours. Flip once for the Shokupan to absorb as much liquid as possible. 

4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over low heat. Carefully place the Shokupan into the pan and cook 2 minutes per side. After the first flip, cover the pan. Don't forget to cook the sides too.

5. For an extra fancy toast, cover the top of the Shokupan with sugar and burn with a kitchen torch.