Description
This French toast recipe is a total game-changer that transforms basic pantry staples into a breakfast masterpiece. With perfectly golden-brown edges and a creamy, custard-like center, it’s a quick and easy way to upgrade your mornings in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 thick slices of bread (Brioche or Challah are best)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (substitute with heavy cream or almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (substitute with maple syrup or honey)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for the pan
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a wide, shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk the eggs thoroughly. Add milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Preheat the Pan: Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter until it bubbles slightly.
- Dip the Bread: Place a slice of bread into the mixture for 10-15 seconds per side until heavy but not breaking.
- Cook to Perfection: Place soaked bread in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until beautiful and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Move to a warm plate and top with butter, syrup, or fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Use thick-cut, day-old bread to prevent sogginess. Resist stirring or moving the bread too early to ensure a proper crust. Whisk the batter occasionally to keep the cinnamon from clumping at the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 190mg