
To give your French toast a caramelized sugar finish, try this variation:
After adding the butter to the hot sheet pan but before placing the bread slices on top, sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or cinnamon sugar evenly over the pan. Place the soaked bread slices on the sweetened butter and bake according to the recipe. This creates a crispy crust around the finished pieces that resembles a brûlée finish.