Crunchy Cereal French Toast Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 slices challah or brioche bread, 1-inch thick
• 6 cups corn flakes
• 3 eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 ½ cups half-and-half
• 3 Tbsp. light brown sugar
• 4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. grated orange zest
• ½ tsp. table salt
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• ¼ tsp. grated orange zest