Description
Make classic, fluffy French toast quickly using this simple recipe. This method results in golden edges and a custardy center, perfect for any morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick bread (Texas toast or brioche work well)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until fully combined. This is your batter.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add half of the butter or oil and let it melt until it coats the surface.
- Quickly dip each slice of bread into the batter, allowing it to soak for about 10 to 15 seconds per side. Do not over-soak, or the bread will become soggy.
- Place the dipped bread onto the hot skillet, ensuring slices do not touch.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the French toast is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the skillet and keep warm while you cook the remaining slices, adding more butter or oil as needed.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread; it absorbs the batter better without falling apart.
- For richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
- Adjust the cooking temperature to medium-low if the outside browns too quickly before the center heats up.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 13
- Cholesterol: 150