Description
Indulgent French Toast brings classic breakfast comfort to your morning table with golden-brown, custardy slices kissed by maple syrup. Rich egg-soaked bread delivers a delightful start that will transport you straight to a Parisian café.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 thick slices bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the cooking surface to 350 degrees F on a griddle or medium heat in a skillet. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Create a smooth batter by combining eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla in a blender. Alternatively, whisk ingredients in a shallow dish until fully incorporated and free of lumps.
- Dunk bread slices into the prepared batter, ensuring complete coverage on both sides. Allow excess batter to drip off before placing the bread onto the heated cooking surface.
- Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown. Listen for a gentle sizzle as an indicator of proper cooking temperature. Carefully flip the bread and cook the opposite side until equally golden and crisp.
- Transfer the French toast to serving plates. Top with a generous drizzle of syrup and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately while warm to fully appreciate the crisp exterior and tender interior.
Notes
- Choose bread that’s slightly stale or day-old for better absorption and a crispier texture without falling apart during dipping.
- Use thick-cut bread like brioche or challah to create a richer, more luxurious French toast with a softer interior.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest to the batter for an unexpected depth of flavor that elevates the classic recipe.
- For gluten-free options, swap wheat bread with gluten-free bread or use almond flour instead of regular flour in the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg