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Delicious gluten free French toast stacked on a white plate, garnished with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar

Gluten Free French Toast

This gluten free French toast is a delicious twist on a classic breakfast. With a rich vanilla-infused custard, it offers a crispy exterior and creamy interior, making it the best homemade gluten free French toast.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices gluten free brioche bread, sliced 1-inch thick
  • 2 100 g eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (plus vanilla bean seeds, optional)
  • ½ cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
  • ¼ cup gum-free gluten free flour blend (24 g superfine white rice flour + 8 g potato starch + 4 g tapioca starch)
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for frying

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the bread: Cut the gluten free brioche into slices about 1-inch thick. Lay the slices flat on a baking sheet or in a dish. Let the bread sit uncovered for a while to stale slightly, which helps it soak up custard.
  • Whisk the custard: In a medium bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, about half the milk, and the vanilla bean seeds if using. Whisk until smooth. Add the sugar, gluten-free flour blend, and kosher salt; whisk again until well-combined. Finally, stir in the remaining milk.
  • Soak the bread: Slowly pour the custard over the bread slices, ensuring even coverage. Flip the slices to coat both sides. Allow the bread to soak for about 30 minutes, flipping occasionally to ensure every bit of bread absorbs the mixture.
  • Fry to perfection: Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to crackle. Place 1-2 slices of custard-soaked bread in the pan without crowding. Sprinkle the top of each slice with a bit of sugar for caramelization. Fry for 3 minutes until golden, flip, and cook the sugar-dusted side for 4 minutes more. Repeat with remaining slices.
  • Serve & enjoy: Serve your gluten free French toast warm with fresh fruit, syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra protein. To keep cooked slices warm, place them on a lined baking sheet in a 300°F oven until ready to serve.

Notes

Don’t skip the resting time. Giving the bread time to absorb the custard ensures a creamy center without a soggy texture.