Description
Fluffy, golden, and sweet, this classic French Toast Recipe is the ultimate comfort breakfast. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s quick, easy, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of thick bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture into a shallow dish.
- Dip each bread slice into the mixture, soaking both sides for about 20 seconds.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt butter.
- Cook soaked bread slices 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Stale bread works best for soaking without falling apart.
- Adjust cinnamon or sugar to your liking.
- Keep cooked slices warm in a low oven while finishing the rest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg