Cannabis Infused French Toast: 4-Ingredient Brioche Hack

Step 2 – Pre-toast the brioche (the hack). Heat your griddle or hot plate over medium-low heat. Place a thick slice of brioche directly on the dry surface — no butter, no oil. Toast lightly for about 60 to 90 seconds per side. You are looking for very light golden colour, not deep browning. This is the french toast brioche hack that most recipes miss. Once lightly toasted on both sides, remove from heat and let it cool for 30 seconds.

Step 3 – Dip and cook. Submerge the lightly toasted brioche in your egg custard, letting it soak for 20 to 30 seconds per side. You want it saturated but not falling apart — the pre-toasting makes this easy to control. Return to the heated pan (with butter or oil this time) and cook over medium heat until both sides are deep golden brown. Flip once when the first side is set and golden.

Step 4 – Serve with infused maple syrup. Plate your cannabis infused french toast and drizzle with infused maple syrup. Start with one tablespoon and wait at least 90 minutes before adding more. Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh berries, dulce de leche, or banana. For an extra-special presentation, sprinkle white sugar on top and hit it with a kitchen torch for a creme brulee finish.

Infusion Options for Cannabis Infused French Toast

• Infused maple syrup — the easiest method. Drizzle over the finished toast. Potency is controlled by how much syrup you use.
• Infused milk in the custard — replace regular milk with cannabis-infused milk in the egg mixture. The infusion bakes into the toast as it cooks.
• Cannabutter in the pan — use cannabutter instead of regular butter when cooking the toast. The fat carries the THC directly into the crispy exterior.

For best THC preservation, the infused maple syrup method is recommended since it is added after cooking. Adding infused maple syrup french toast-style after the heat is off ensures minimal cannabinoid degradation.