"Probably the best French toast ever. Finishing it in the oven ensures that even thick slices are not runny or underdone. Browned butter also adds a nutty, caramel twist to the usual maple goodness."
2Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl.
3Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, dip each slice of brioche bread in the egg mixture and cook in the hot butter until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed. Transfer French toast to a baking sheet.
4Bake in the preheated oven until puffed, 8 to 10 minutes.
5Cook and stir 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium-low heat until browned and toasty, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer browned butter to a cold dish. Drizzle browned butter over baked French toast and top each slice with 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
Footnotes
Cook's Notes:
Challah bread can be used in place of the brioche, if desired.
Leave bread out overnight if fresh, in order to dry it out a bit.