Hey there, food lovers!
Rise and shine to the highest breakfast decadence. This is the best French toast recipe that is able to change ordinary bread into a golden, buttery perfection with crisp sides, custard-soft insides and a cozy cinnamon-vanilla kiss on every bite. It is your new weekend brunch hero and holiday breakfast star or your more relaxed Sunday savior and is ready in just 15 minutes. Avoid going to the diner- make French toast that is as good as what you can get in restaurants.
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Stats for recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 (8-12 slices)
Challenge Level: Extremely Simple
Components (top ingredients for French toast)
For the French Toast:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for richer flavor)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions in Steps (simple directions for making French toast)
1. Whisk the Dreamy Custard (2 min)
Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a shallow bowl (wide enough to dip into). Pro Move: The mixture can be left to sit for 5 minutes- flavors are combined and the bread is better soaked.
2. Prep Your Bread (1 min)
Use ½-¾ inch thick slices. Ideally, the bread has to be stale, fresh bread must first be lightly toasted to avoid becoming dry and mellow.
3. Heat the Pan (2 min)
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle with medium heat. One tablespoon of butter to each batch, do not brown foam.
4. Dip & Cook Like a Pro (8-10 min)
Dip each slice 510 seconds side by side, do not soak too long, the slice will disintegrate. Roast 2 to 3 minutes on each side until very golden and crisp. Batch cook: Place in a 200 0 F oven on a wire rack (do not get the bottoms wet).
5. Serve HOT & Loaded
Stack high. Drizzle warm maple syrup. Dust with powdered sugar. Garnish, either with berries or whipped cream.
Alternative gluten-free option: substitute GF bread. Lower calorie option: use 2% milk and leave out cream.
Pro Tips for the PERFECT French Toast Experience
- Bread choices: brioche = fancy, Texas toast = cheap. Stay away from thin sandwich bread.
- Avoid soggy toast: Don’t soak longer than 15 seconds. Use medium heat, heat outside and raw inside on high.
- Make it ahead of time: Prepare custard night before. Fridge it.
- Baking method (for a crowd): Dip, put on a buttered baking sheet and bake in a 400F oven for 10 minutes, flip and bake for 8 more.
- Flavor suggestions: Try adding some orange zest, almond extract, or cardamom.
- Stuffed French toast: Sandwich cream cheese + jam between two slices of bread before dipping!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular bread?
Yes! But as mentioned above, thick-cut is best! Thin bread = mushy.
What about milk?
Almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk are fine. I would use unsweetened milk, and add more vanilla.
How do I reheat?
Toaster oven or 350 degree oven for 5 min. Microwaving will make it soggy!
Can I freeze it?
Yes! Before freezing, cool completely, arrange on a tray in a single layer and flash freeze. Then bag and store in the freezer. You can reheat without thawing in the toaster.
What if I don't want to use eggs?
You can use mashed bananas and then milk, or a flax egg for the custard. But the texture will be different.
Why is my French toast bland?
You probably skipped the vanilla, skipped the cinnamon or didn't add salt, at all! Remember, I said to taste the custard before soaking, right?
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