Baked French Toast Loaf
Carlene Thomas RDN
October 20, 2021
This easy baked French toast is served loaf-style and uses the Anova Precision Oven in multiple steps. First, toast the bread from a cold start, then dip in custard and bake until tender and moist with a crisp crust. It’s the optimal shape for adding berries and toppings, and is the perfect dish for easy brunch-time entertaining.
Note: You can use another variety of sliced bread if you prefer. If you choose an unsweetened bread, you may want to add a bit of sugar to the dairy mixture.
Serves
4
Prep Time
00:07
Cook Time
00:20
4 (1)
217
Ingredients
12 slices
cinnamon raisin bread (see note)
¾ cup
whole milk
2 large
eggs
½ tsp
vanilla extract
⅛ tsp
kosher salt
Powdered sugar, fresh berries, sliced almonds, and maple syrup, for serving
Steps
1. Prepare Bread for Cold Start
Rack
Place the bread directly on one oven rack and set in the lowest position of the oven. Turn the oven on to start toasting in dry heat.
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: Off
Temp: 350°F
Heat: Bottom, Top
2. Toast with Dry Heat
Rack
Let the bread toast until it just turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes once the oven reaches its target temperature.
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: Off
Temp: 350°F
Heat: Bottom, Top
00:02 Timer
3. Add Steam
Rack
Let the oven adjust to add a touch of steam to the toast. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: 100%
Temp: 350°F
Heat: Bottom, Top
00:02 Timer
4. Let the Oven Adjust for Baking
Rack
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: 30%
Temp: 325°F
Heat: Rear
5. Cut Toast (Optional)
Depending on the size and shape of your loaf pan, you may need to trim the toast down or cut it into triangles. Make sure to save any cut pieces to fill in any gaps.
6. Make Dairy Mixture
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
7. Dip Toast
Dip the toast into the dairy mixture so that it is coated on all sides. If the bread is thin, make sure not to oversaturate it in the dairy mixture as it may fall apart.
8. Add to Loaf Pan
Add the dipped toast to a loaf pan, replicating the look of a loaf of sliced bread with a bit of space between slices.
9. Bake
Rack
Transfer to the oven and bake until the top is crisp and the center is moist but cooked through, 13 to 15 minutes. (Total baking time depends on the thickness of your bread slices.)
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: 30%
Temp: 325°F
Heat: Rear
00:13 Timer
10. Top and Serve
Top with powdered sugar, berries, and almonds. Serve hot with maple syrup.
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