Description
Heavenly French Toast elevates breakfast with its golden-brown, crispy edges and custardy center. Maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar complete this classic morning delight that you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components:
- 8 slices bread (brioche, challah, or white bread)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or any milk of choice)
Dry Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Cooking and Serving Additions:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Fresh fruit (for serving)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious custard base by whisking eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a delicate salt sprinkle in a spacious mixing vessel until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Select your preferred bread slices and gently immerse each piece into the custard, allowing thorough saturation without causing excessive sogginess. Ensure each slice absorbs the flavorful liquid evenly, rotating to coat both surfaces completely.
- Warm a skillet or griddle over medium heat, introducing a pat of butter to create a non-stick surface. Allow the butter to melt and spread, creating a golden, fragrant cooking platform.
- Carefully transfer the custard-drenched bread onto the heated surface, positioning slices with ample spacing to prevent overcrowding. Monitor the transformation, watching for a rich caramel-like coloration developing on the bottom surface.
- Flip each slice with precision, cooking the opposite side until achieving an equally enticing golden-brown exterior. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning while ensuring thorough interior cooking.
- Plate the French toast immediately, creating an inviting presentation. Embellish with classic accompaniments like pure maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, vibrant fresh berries, or a dollop of airy whipped cream for a decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose thick, slightly stale bread like brioche or challah for the best texture and ability to absorb custard without falling apart.
- Whisk custard ingredients thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution and prevent unmixed egg streaks.
- Let bread soak briefly to prevent soggy, falling-apart slices while ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
- Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning or undercooking the French toast.
- For gluten-free version, swap traditional bread with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or coconut bread.
- Add depth to classic recipe by incorporating flavor variations like orange zest, nutmeg, or almond extract in custard mixture.
- Prepare toppings in advance and keep warm to serve immediately after cooking for optimal taste and temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 315 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg