A Little Slice of Heaven

1 loaf challah or brioche bread, or Texas Toast, cut about 1 to 1-1/4 inches thick
3 egg yolks
1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Extra granulated sugar, this is for caramelizing
Unsalted butter
Vegetable oil
Whisk together the egg yolks, heavy cream, sugar,, vanilla, vanilla bean paste, kosher salt, and cinnamon, until incorporated. Place the bread slices in the mixture one at a time letting each on sit for a few seconds. Flip the bread over and allow the other side to also sit for a few seconds. Heat a large skillet over medium low heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Swirl it around until the pan is coated. Place the French toast slices in the pan on medium low heat for 3-5 minutes. When the bottom of the first side is LIGHT brown, sprinkle about a half tablespoon granulated sugar on the top. Flip the toast, sugar side down, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Then, sprinkle another half tablespoon of sugar on the cooked side, and flip it over again so that it lightly caramelizes the first side, about another 2 minutes or so. Serve with powdered sugar, fruit, or syrup.