Classic French Toast is golden on the outside, soft in the center, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. 🍞✨
Here’s a foolproof recipe:
🍞 Classic French Toast
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 8 slices thick bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast work best)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Custard
In a shallow bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Salt
2️⃣ Dip the Bread
- Dip each slice into the egg mixture.
- Let soak about 10–15 seconds per side (longer for thicker bread).
- Don’t oversoak or it may fall apart.
3️⃣ Cook
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook slices 2–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Adjust heat if browning too fast.
4️⃣ Serve
Top with:
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Nut butter
✨ Tips for Perfect French Toast
- Slightly stale bread works best.
- For richer flavor, replace ¼ cup milk with heavy cream.
- Add a splash of orange zest for brightness.
- Keep warm in a 200°F oven while cooking batches.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- Crispy oven-baked French toast
- Stuffed cream cheese French toast
- Or a savory version with herbs and cheese 🧀🍳
