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    Cornflake Crumbed French Toast from Three Williams

    August 8, 2017 By Sara McCleary Updated November 29, 2020 - This post may contain affiliate links

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    Why not add a delicious twist to your next batch of French Toast? Cornflake crumbed French Toast is crunchy on the outside and soft and scrumptious on the inside.

    Three Williams is a very popular cafe in Surry Hills, Sydney. Famed for many dishes, but one of my favourites is their French toast recipe.

    maple syrup being poured from a stone blue jug over cornflake crumbed french toast topped with berries and yoghurt

    It is a very simple French toast recipe, not that there is anything difficult with the standard recipe. They coat the French toast in crushed cornflakes. This small tweak to a classic dish completely won me over.

    This may turn a French toast purist off at first, but it really is sensational. Thick slices of buttery brioche bread are soaked in an egg mixture flavoured with maple, cinnamon and cardamom. This is then crumbed in the crushed cornflakes and fried in a copious amount of butter.

    close up photo of cornflake crumbed french toast topped with strawberries and blueberries

    For Instagram picture perfection, the French toast is topped with fresh berries, vanilla yoghurt and maple syrup. The Three Williams add a handful of roasted pecans, I didn’t have pecans and decided to pretty it up even further with some freeze dried pink pitaya granules.

    The below recipe is for one person, but I found I had enough egg mixture to soak two thick pieces of brioche. This French toast recipe has now become the firm favourite of mine to make.

    The addition of the cornflakes really transforms a simple dish easily. The cardamom is also a surprising and tasty addition.

    french toast toped with berries and yoghurt on a plate on a wooden table with jug of maple syrup

    This recipe originally appeared in the cookbook Dish. It was created to raise money for The Starlight Children's Foundation. Unfortunately, the book is now out of publication and the cookbook's website seems to have been hacked.

    half eaten plate of french toast topped with berries and yoghurt on a stone plate on wooden table

    Even though you can't buy the book anymore, at least I have had the opportunity of sharing this cornflake crumbed French toast recipe with you.

    If you do end up making this recipe, please don't forget to share it with me on Instagram or Twitter.

    Sara xxx

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    A person pouring maple syrup over french toast toped with berries and yoghurt on a plate
    The ultimate French Toast Recipe using crunchy cornflakes from The Three Williams in Sydney

    French Toast

    Recipe Author: Sara McCleary
    French Toast with a twist. Coated in crunchy cornflakes to add a whole new dimension to your decadent eggy brioche.
    This recipe is from Three Williams Cafe in Sydney. Appearing in the cookbook Dish to raise money for The Starlight Children’s Foundation.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 2 pieces
    Calories 214 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 Thick slice of brioche bread
    • ¼ cup cream
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 2 free range eggs
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • pinch cinnamon
    • pinch cardamom
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • crushed cornflakes
    • Knob of butter
    • maple syrup extra to serve
    • generous spoonful of vanilla bean yoghurt
    • 3 strawberries quartered
    • handful fresh blueberries
    • handful roasted pecans
    • freeze dried pink pitaya granules (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • In a shallow wide dish whisk together the eggs, before incorporating cream, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla.
    • Pop in the slice of brioche and leave to soak for a few minutes on each side. Do not squish down as you will flatten the bread.
    • While the brioche is soaking, pop a pan on a medium heat and add a good knob of butter, allowing to melt and begin to bubble.
    • Remove brioche from egg mixture and roll in crushed cornflakes before placing in the pan with the butter.
    • Fry each side of the French toast until golden brown and crispy.
    • To serve place French toast on a plate and top with a generous dollop of vanilla bean yoghurt, strawberries, blueberries and roasted pecans (or pitaya granules). Finish off with lashings of maple syrup.

    Notes

    The addition of the cornflakes really transforms a simple dish easily. The cardamom is also a surprising and tasty addition.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 146mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 724IUCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Anna @ shenANNAgans

      September 02, 2017 at 11:48 am

      The starlight foundation is such a wonderful charity and what a great idea to inspire us all to donate by buying this one. Awesome pics and yummy recipe too.

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 1:54 pm

        It is such a great charity to support. The cook book really has some wonderful recipes in it.

        Reply
    2. Jane

      August 21, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      Oh boy, they look just stunning! Love the sound of the book too, and lovely that it's all done for a good cause too 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 1:54 pm

        Thanks so much Jane, the French toast was pretty scrumptious.

        Reply
    3. Megan Davis

      August 17, 2017 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      I used this recipe, added some sugar and even more cinnamon and no it was not good, it was the best french toast I've ever had. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 1:53 pm

        Sounds like you tweaked the recipe well.

        Reply
    4. Helen | Grab Your Fork

      August 15, 2017 at 12:44 am

      omg that pouring shot is schmick, Sara!

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 1:53 pm

        Hehe, thanks so much Helen, I do try!

        Reply
    5. Amy|The Cook Report

      August 11, 2017 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so tasty and the book sounds fab, such a great cause as well!

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 1:52 pm

        It really is a great cause, and the cook book has some rather tasty recipes too.

        Reply
    6. Emily

      August 11, 2017 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      Your photos are beautiful, this looks so delicious and perfect for weekend brunch. It sounds like a great cookbook and for such a great cause!

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 1:52 pm

        Thank you for your lovely words about my photos. It would really make a great brunch dish.

        Reply
    7. Kavey at Kavey Eats

      August 11, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      Really love the look of this recipe (and the story behind it too), the addition of the cornflakes for crunch is really appealing. Thank you for sharing, very inspiring.

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 1:51 pm

        The cornflakes do add a wonderful crunch, makes a nice change to normal French toast.

        Reply
    8. Linda @ With A Blast

      August 11, 2017 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      I would love this for breakfast ! Sounds like a great cook book 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 1:50 pm

        It really is a great cook book and for a good cause.

        Reply
    9. Jillian

      August 11, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      I could eat this every morning!

      Reply
      • Sara

        September 02, 2017 at 1:49 pm

        I wish somebody would make this for me every morning!

        Reply

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