Vanilla Bean French Toast with Caramelized Bananas
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NYC brunch restaurant, The Smith, is known for its signature Vanilla Bean French Toast. The dish consists of fluffy and sweet brioche bread in a crème brulée batter, served with maple butter and caramelized bananas. Chef Glenn Harris comments, "It's a rich, satiating version of a classic dish that both comforts a hangover and makes you want to go back to sleep on a Sunday afternoon."
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Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound loaf brioche bread
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4 cup heavy cream
4 cup milk
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6 eggs
1 vanilla bean scraped
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1/2 stick butter
2 tablespoon sugar
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}4 teaspoon bourbon
Preparation:
In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until incorporated. Add vanilla, cream and milk and whisk.
Slice bread to 1. 5” thickness.
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Remove from heat and slice in half triangles. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, top with caramelized bananas and serve.
On high heat, place butter and bananas in a large sauté pan.
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Flame and cook for one minute or until alcohol dissipates.
Remove from heat and spoon over French toast.