For the brioche: In a standing mixer bowl with hook attachment, add the yeast. Add the flour on top, then add 5 tablespoons sugar and salt. Slightly beat 4 eggs and add to the bowl and mix until dough comes together and becomes elastic. Add the butter and mix until the dough slaps the sides of the bowl. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Roll into a single loaf and place in a loaf pan. Proof until double in size, about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake the loaf until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
For the French toast batter: In a medium saucepan, add the milk, half-and-half, and 1/2 cup of sugar, cook on medium-low heat. In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of sugar. When the milk mixture simmers, whisk a little milk mixture into the eggs to temper it. Whisking constantly, pour the remaining milk mixture into the eggs. Transfer the bowl of batter to an ice bath to cool.
In a large skillet, heat some butter and a little honey on medium heat. Slice the brioche into serving slices. Dip the brioche in the batter and fry in butter and honey to a golden brown on both sides.
For the port poached figs: In a medium saucepan, combine the port, sangeria, vanilla beans and seeds together, bring to a simmer on medium-low heat. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon sugar with the pectin and add to the boiling liquid. Cook for 5 minutes to activate the pectin and thicken the juice. Place the figs in a large bowl and pour the port mixture over the figs and let macerate for at least 24 hours, refrigerated.
To serve, spoon 2 figs onto each dish and drizzle the fig sauce. Place slices of cooked briohe on the side and garnish top with truffle shavings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1237.84 Kcal (5183 kJ)
Calories from fat	839.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	93.23g	143%
Cholesterol	523.21mg	174%
Sodium	1479.95mg	62%
Potassium	642.05mg	14%
Total Carbs	67.94g	23%
Sugars	57.13g	229%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	21.03g	42%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	28%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	416.2mg	42%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.5 Kcal (823 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.8g	143%
Cholesterol	83.05mg	174%
Sodium	234.93mg	62%
Potassium	101.92mg	14%
Total Carbs	10.79g	23%
Sugars	9.07g	229%
Dietary Fiber	0.31g	8%
Protein	3.34g	42%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	28%
Iron	0.2mg	8%
Calcium	66.1mg	42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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