Description
Enjoy a simple yet decadent breakfast with this classic French toast recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, it’s perfect with your favorite syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (brioche, challah, or thick-cut white bread work well)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Let it soak for about 30 seconds per side for thicker bread.
- Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place the soaked bread slices into the hot skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar or fresh berries for extra flair.
- If you don’t have cinnamon, you can omit it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (will vary based on bread type and additions)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-250mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 8-10g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80-100mg