Description
Make thick, custardy French toast with a crispy exterior using sturdy sourdough bread. This recipe works well with day-old loaves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices sourdough bread (about 3/4 inch thick)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Butter or oil for the griddle
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until fully combined.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of sourdough bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 20 to 30 seconds per side. Sourdough is sturdy, so it can absorb more liquid without falling apart.
- Place the soaked bread onto the hot griddle, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the toast is golden brown and cooked through in the center. Adjust the heat if the outside browns too quickly.
- Remove the cooked French toast from the griddle and serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- Using day-old or slightly stale sourdough bread results in a better texture, as it soaks up the custard without becoming overly mushy.
- For thicker toast, use bread slices that are at least 3/4 inch thick.
- If you prefer a sweeter coating, dust the finished toast lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 180