Ingredients
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- 6 slices of brioche, French bread, or challah
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter (for syrup)
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract (for syrup)
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and coconut extract in a bowl. Fold in shredded coconut.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a large pot, combine granulated sugar, buttermilk, butter, corn syrup, baking soda, and coconut extract for the syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for about 7 minutes until golden.
- Pour coconut syrup generously over the cooked French toast and serve.
Last Step:
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Using day-old bread ensures better absorption of the egg mixture.
Maintain a consistent medium temperature on your skillet to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 150