Description
Discover the joy of a Classic French Toast Recipe, perfect for a cozy morning. Easy steps for a timeless breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
- Salt to taste
- 6 thick slices bread
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more as needed
Instructions
- Preparation: Start by gathering all your ingredients.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Preheat the Skillet: Lightly butter a griddle or skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Soak the Bread: Dunk each bread slice in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well soaked.
- Cook: Transfer the soaked bread slices to the hot skillet. Cook until each side is golden brown, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the French toast hot. You can add toppings or sides as you prefer.
Notes
- The best breads for French toast are brioche, sourdough, French bread, or challah, as they are dense and sturdy enough to handle the wet mixture without falling apart.
- The recipe includes optional vanilla and cinnamon for added flavor, and you can substitute nutmeg if desired.
- The key to avoiding soggy French toast is not to soak the bread too much. Quickly dipping and flipping in the egg mixture is recommended.
- The recipe is flexible with the type of milk used, suggesting whole milk, half-and-half, cream, or alternative milk for different textures.
- Storage tips include cooling the French toast completely before storing in the fridge for up to three days or freezing for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 478 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 128 mg