Possibly the best brioche French toast. Finishing it in the oven prevents runny or underdone thick slices. Browned butter adds nutty, caramel flavour to maple delight.
– 1 ½ cups milk – 4 large egg – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon white sugar – ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg – 1 pinch salt – 1 tablespoon butter, divided, or more as needed – 6 (1 inch) thick slices dry brioche bread – ¼ cup butter – 6 tablespoons maple syrup, or more to taste