The Secret Behind a Great Brioche French Toast

Brittany

There’s a reason why the Brioche French Toast at Wild Honey has remained one of Singapore’s most loved brunch dishes over the years. Crisp on the outside, soft and custardy within, with just the right balance of richness and spice — it’s the kind of comfort food that feels indulgent yet familiar all at once.

While the original is best enjoyed fresh at the restaurant, here’s a simple way to recreate a little bit of that Wild Honey magic at home.

The beauty of a good French toast lies in the custard mixture. Too heavy and it becomes dense. Too light and it loses that luxurious texture everyone craves.

Wild Honey’s version keeps things beautifully balanced with cream, whole milk, free-range eggs, and just a hint of nutmeg for warmth. The brioche soaks up the mixture like a sponge, creating that signature soft centre while still crisping up perfectly on the pan.

And yes, the tiny touch of sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper makes all the difference. It enhances the sweetness without making the dish overly sugary.

Ingredients

• 2 free-range eggs

• 125ml cooking cream

• 125ml whole milk

• Small pinch of ground nutmeg

• Sea salt flakes

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Brioche pockets or thick slices of brioche bread

• Butter for cooking

Method

1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, cooking cream, whole milk, and ground nutmeg. Whisk gently until smooth.

2. Add a small pinch of sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to balance the richness of the custard.

3. Soak the brioche pockets in the mixture, allowing the bread to absorb the custard fully without becoming overly soggy.

4. Remove the brioche and gently drain off any excess mixture.

5. Heat a pan over medium heat and melt a generous knob of butter.

6. Cook the brioche until golden brown on both sides, with crisp caramelised edges and a soft custardy centre.

At home, serve your brioche French toast simply with fresh berries, maple syrup, a dusting of icing sugar, whipped cream, caramelised bananas, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent brunch. A simple recipe done right, and sometimes, that’s exactly what makes a dish unforgettable.