French Toast with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 loaf brioche, cut into thick 1-inch slices

For caramel sauce:

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar (dark or light)
• 1 cup heavy cream

Optional additions:

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Make egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
2. Prepare brioche: Cut brioche into thick 1-inch slices and arrange them in a 16-inch round skillet or baking dish.
3. Soak bread: Pour egg mixture over the bread and place in the refrigerator to soak overnight.
4. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
5. Make caramel sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Heat on medium-high heat until caramel sauce begins to bubble.
6. Assemble French toast: Pour caramel sauce over the soaked bread.
7. Bake: Bake for 40 minutes, or until bread is crisp and egg mixture has set.
8. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar or maple syrup (optional). Serve warm and enjoy!

Optional additions:

• For extra crunch: Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or almonds before baking.
• For added spice: Add ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the egg mixture.
• For a richer flavor: Use a combination of heavy cream and whole milk for the egg mixture.

Enjoy your delicious French Toast!