Picture yourself surrendering to a mouthwatering, seductive, lazy morning with the rich aroma of freshly baked French bread filling the air. Each bite is a play of your senses due to the soft, custardy bread soaking up the luscious, creamy Bailey, complemented by the warmth of cinnamon and the vanilla aroma – sounds too good to be true? It doesn’t have to be!
How to Make Baileys French Toast?
This recipe is a super easy breakfast recipe, it doesn’t always have to be for special occasions or a special weekend breakfast unless you want to!
Ingredients
- Thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter for frying
- Garnish: Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving
Other toppings:
- Fresh fruits and berries (handfuls of raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries)
- Chocolate sauce
- Lucky charms
- Banana slices
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Honey
- Greek yogurt
- Sauteed apples
- Marshmallows
Alternative Ingredients
While this recipe contains Baileys, you can use any other creamy liquor – it may just change the taste slightly.
- Baileys Irish Cream – RumChata, Kahlua, or homemade Baileys or Irish cream
- Brioche bread or Challah bread – Texas toast, French bread, regular toast bread, sourdough bread, Italian loaf, or any thick, sturdy bread
- Whole Milk – Half-and-half, almond milk, or oat milk, heavy cream
- Vanilla Extract – Almond extract, bourbon
- Ground Cinnamon – Nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice
- Garnish – Maple syrup, chocolate syrup, golden syrup, dusting of icing sugar, brown sugar
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Use a shallow dish and whisk together eggs, Baileys Irish Cream, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon – alternatively, you can first make the batter in a medium bowl and then transfer to a shallow bowl for less mess when using a hand mixer.
Step 2: Melt some butter in a large frying pan over medium heat before you add a fully soaked slice of bread.
Step 3: Dip each bread slice into the batter and make sure both sides are coated before frying it golden brown on both slides.
Step 4: Garnish with your favorite fresh fruit and fresh berries, then top it with powdered sugar, and drizzle of syrup or drizzles of chocolate sauce on top – don’t be shy and add a generous dollop of whipped cream as well!
Expert Tips for The Best Baileys French Toast
- Use day-old bread as it soaks up the egg mixture better without falling apart as easily.
- Depending on the bread thickness, cook it in the skillet over medium-low heat so it will cook more thoroughly without burning.
- When soaking the bread, leave it inside for a few minutes so it can fully soak in the batter.
- If you’re making a large batch, place your cooked French toast in a warm oven while you’re making it.
- Spice up your breakfast with an alcoholic beverage like Champagne, Mimosas, or other breakfast cocktails!
What to Serve with French Bread for Breakfast?
- Light snacks (or additional toppings) – Fruit platter, yogurt parfait, smoked salmon on bagels
- Sides – Crispy bacon, breakfast sausages, roasted breakfast potatoes
- Drinks – Mimosa, hot coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, Irish coffee
- Other (additional) sweet breakfast options – Mini chocolate croissants, assorted Danish pastries, berry compote
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here to answer some of your questions about this breakfast or brunch recipe!
Can You Make Baileys French Toast Non-Alcoholic?
Yes! You can either leave it out or if you like the taste, just substitute the Baileys with a mix of cream and non-alcoholic Irish cream flavoring or vanilla extract.
How Long Should You Soak the Bread in the Baileys Mixture?
Let your bread slices soak for about 30-60 seconds on each side to get a fully soaked slice and the richness you want.
What is The Trick to Making Good French Toast?
To make the best french toast, you will want to pick the right toast, which means either thick slices of Brioche or Challah Bread (unsliced and at least a day old), though others will work too. Then, pick a high quality Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur for the batter and let the 1-inch thick bread slices soak in the french toast batter for at least 30 seconds on both sides, so the bread is soaked and dripping batter, this will give you a richer taste. When you’re frying the French toast, use fresh butter, such as Irish butter to give it some additional taste.
What is The Ratio of Milk to Eggs for French Toast?
The rule of thumb is 1 egg per 1-2 slices of bread and at least 1/4 cup of whole milk per egg you use. This means, if you’re making 4 slices of French toast, you will want to use 2 eggs and 1/2 cups of whole milk.
How Do You Know When French Toast is Done?
You know your French toast is done when the center is set and isn’t runny once you cut – you want it to be fully fried and golden brown on both sides.
How to Store Leftover French Toast?
Store any leftover French toast in airtight containers for no more than 2-3 days.
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Delicious Baileys Irish Cream French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- Thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter for frying
- Garnish: Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving
Other toppings:
- Fresh fruits and berries (handfuls of raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries)
- Chocolate sauce
- Lucky charms
- Banana slices
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Honey
- Greek yogurt
- Sauteed apples
- Marshmallows
Instructions
- Use a shallow dish and whisk together eggs, Baileys Irish Cream, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon – alternatively, you can first make the batter in a medium bowl and then transfer to a shallow bowl for less mess when using a hand mixer.
- Melt some butter in a large frying pan over medium heat before you add a fully soaked slice of bread.
- Dip each bread slice into the batter and make sure both sides are coated before frying it golden brown on both slides.
- Garnish with your favorite fresh fruit and fresh berries, then top it with powdered sugar, and drizzle of syrup or drizzles of chocolate sauce on top – don’t be shy and add a generous dollop of whipped cream as well!
