Description
Classic French Toast is a delicious breakfast dish made with thick slices of bread soaked in a rich egg mixture and cooked until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated but not soaked.
- Place the coated bread slices onto the skillet or griddle. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Add more butter as needed for subsequent batches.
- Once cooked, remove the French toast from the skillet and keep warm in a low oven if necessary.
- Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of whole milk.
- Add a splash of orange juice or a teaspoon of almond extract to the egg mixture for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg