Add the eggs into a medium mixing bowl and beat with mini wire or balloon whisk. Add the milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract and mix again. Add the orange zest and stir well using a fork. Leave to stand for a few minutes so the zest can infuse the egg mix. You can also leave it overnight in a covered bowl in the fridge.
Then pour into a shallow dish like a pasta bowl. If you have left the mixture overnight you could pour the mixture into the dish through a sieve to remove the zest if you like.
Heat your largest frying pan over a medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Then working one at a time, dip each slice of brioche in the egg mixture briefly, ensuring they are fully coated and then add to the pan. Fit as many slices in as you can at a time. Cook for around 45 seconds - 1 min 15 seconds each side, until golden brown. If you want to keep them warm once done while you cook the rest, transfer to the oven preheated at 70ºc/160ºf.
Spread half the slices with chocolate spread, assemble into sandwiches and slice in half diagonally.
STORAGE
The egg mixture can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours before use. You can store leftover brioche slices in an air-tight container or resealable food bag in the fridge for up to 3 days (cook day + 2). You can also freeze them, just defrost for 24 hours in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Pop them in the toaster on a low setting to reheat. If toasting from frozen will need a higher setting.
Baby & Toddler
You may want to leave out the sugar from the egg mix. Serve the french toast plain, no chocolate spread. Slice into finger size strips and serve alongside fresh fruit and yogurt if you like.
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