Description
You need a quick, comforting breakfast? This recipe delivers classic, fluffy French toast with soft, custardy centers in under 15 minutes. It uses a simple batter of eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, making it perfect for busy mornings or easy weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 12 slices thick bread (like brioche or challah)
- 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined. This creates your classic french toast batter.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt and coat the surface.
- Dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 15 to 20 seconds per side. Do not over-soak if you want a fluffy result; just coat it well.
- Place the soaked bread onto the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the French toast is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add more butter to the skillet as needed between batches.
- Remove the cooked French toast and keep warm while you cook the remaining slices.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Notes
- For a richer, more custardy texture, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Use slightly stale or day-old bread; it absorbs the batter better without becoming soggy.
- If you are making this for a crowd, keep finished slices warm in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 180