Do I have to use brioche bread?

by David | Jan 16, 2023

No, you can use any hearty, thick cut bread but I highly recommend brioche for its sweetness and richness.

Do I have to use raspberries? What other fruit can I use?

by David | Jan 16, 2023

You can use any of your favorite berries when making this sauce. Blueberries and strawberries would work great, as would, blackberries and peaches.

Do I have to use the flavored balsamic vinegar? Are there any substitutes?

by David | Jan 16, 2023

While I recommend fortifying the sauce with a flavored balsamic vinegar, regular balsamic will work just fine.

How can I make this dish ahead of time?

by David | Jan 16, 2023

You can make a brioche french toast casserole the night before. You’d prepare the brioche custard french toast through step two then put it in the refrigerator overnight to soak up the egg mixture. In the morning, you can let it sit for 30 minutes on the kitchen...

Do I have to use the lemon olive oil to cook the brioche french toast?

by David | Jan 16, 2023

No, but it certainly gives the toast a nice lemony flavor. You can subsitute regular olive oil for the lemon flavored.