Description
Indulgent classic French toast brings golden-brown, crispy edges and custardy centers straight from Paris kitchens. Sweet maple syrup and delicate cinnamon dust make this breakfast favorite irresistible for weekend mornings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 large eggs
Bread:
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah works best)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (whole or your choice of dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Cooking Fat:
- Butter or oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel until thoroughly combined, creating a silky custard-like batter.
- Warm a skillet or griddle over medium heat, lightly greasing the surface with a thin layer of butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Gently immerse each bread slice into the egg mixture, allowing each side to absorb the liquid without becoming overly saturated.
- Carefully transfer the coated bread to the heated cooking surface, ensuring even placement and maximum contact with the pan.
- Cook each slice for approximately 2-3 minutes, monitoring the underside until it transforms into a rich, golden-amber hue.
- Flip the toast and repeat the cooking process, achieving an equally bronzed and crisp exterior on the opposite side.
- Continue the process with remaining bread slices, replenishing butter or oil in the skillet as necessary to maintain consistent heat and prevent burning.
- Transfer the prepared French toast to serving plates, presenting them while warm and inviting.
- Embellish with preferred accompaniments such as pure maple syrup, vibrant fresh berries, a delicate sprinkle of powdered sugar, or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose slightly stale bread like brioche or challah for better absorption and crispier texture.
- Avoid soaking bread too long to prevent soggy, falling-apart pieces that won’t hold their shape during cooking.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest to the egg mixture for an unexpected flavor complexity that elevates the classic recipe.
- Use non-dairy milk and egg substitute for a vegan version, ensuring similar consistency with alternatives like almond milk and ground flaxseed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg