Description
A deliciously easy recipe for classic French toast, featuring golden-brown slices with a creamy, custard-like texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or sourdough)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter to melt.
- Dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture for about 5 seconds on each side.
- Cook the soaked bread slices in the skillet, avoiding overcrowding.
- Golden perfection should take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve hot, drizzled with maple syrup or topped with your choice of garnishes.
Notes
Consider making the egg mixture ahead of time and refrigerating it for easy meal prep in the morning. You can also customize your French toast with various toppings like fresh fruit, whipped cream, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg