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Brûléed French Toast with Blueberry Preserved‑Lemon Compote
A labor‑intensive, restaurant‑quality French toast made from a slow‑fermented Pullman loaf, soaked in a rich orange‑spiced custard, topped with a crunchy brown‑sugar brûlée, blueberry‑preserved‑lemon compote, crème‑fraîche whipped cream and a miso‑maple‑rum syrup.
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Critical Success Points
- • Hydrating the pre‑ferment fully
- • Developing strong gluten during kneading
- • Cold fermenting for flavor and structure
- • Shaping without trapping air pockets
- • Baking with lid then uncovering for crust development
- • Staling the bread to the correct dryness
- • Soaking the toast just enough to absorb custard without becoming mush
- • Creating a uniform butter‑brown‑sugar layer for the brûlée
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot pans and oven with oven mitts to avoid burns.
- • Raw egg yolks carry a risk of salmonella; use pasteurized eggs if concerned.
- • Sugar caramelizes at high temperatures; watch closely to prevent burning.
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