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a slice of sourdough french toast topped with blueberry sauce and butter
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Sourdough French Toast with Blueberry Brown Sugar Compote

Skip the line for brunch and start your weekend off right with a warm custardy slice of sourdough french toast topped with maple syrup and blueberry brown sugar compote!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 557kcal

Ingredients

French Toast

  • 4 thick slices sourdough bread about 1-inch in thickness
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3/4 c heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

Blueberry Compote

  • 2 c fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 c packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

French Toast

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla and salt then pour the mixture into a large high-sided baking dish. Add the bread to the baking dish, turning to coat, then press down gently on bread until you feel it start to soak up the custard mixture—this is key for a luscious, moist, texture. Let the bread soak for 10 minutes.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, brush the skillet with butter. Add 1-2 slices of soaked bread to the skillet; cook until golden brown then flip and cook on the second side for another 3-5 minutes. Transfer to plates. Serve with maple syrup and blueberry compote.

Blueberry Compote

  • Combine the blueberries, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan. 
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the butter. Serve warm or room temperature.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:
  • Sourdough Bread: You can use pretty much any type of bread for this recipe, even gluten-free.
  • Cream & Butter: If you'd like a dairy-free french toast substitute your favorite plant-based milk and butter.
  • Eggs: For vegan french toast use a flax egg.
  • Blueberries: Fresh or frozen. You could also use different berries like black berries, raspberries or strawberries. 
 
FAQs and Expert Tips:
What kind of skillet or pan is best for cooking French toast?
  • For evenly cooked, golden brown French toast you will want to use your largest, heaviest pan or skillet. A large sauté pan works or a cast iron skillet. Alternatively, if you happen to have a gas or electric griddle that works great too.
Why do we add salt to sweet recipes?
  • Salt is a natural flavor enhancer! When used in moderation salt doesn't make things salty, instead it makes ingredients taste more like themselves. In this recipe it intensifies the flavor of the blueberries, vanilla and brown sugar!

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Nutrition

Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 393mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1713IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg