Classic French Toast
Transform simple bread into custardy, golden-brown slices with this easy French toast recipe. Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Let it soak for about 30 seconds per side.
- Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup.
Notes
- For extra decadence, use day-old bread as it holds up better to the egg mixture.
- Adjust cinnamon and vanilla to your preference.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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