Description
A delightful breakfast classic, homemade French toast features fluffy slices of bread cooked to perfection and topped with syrup or fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy milk for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of thick bread (brioche, challah, or sourdough)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative)
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit for topping
- Optional: A splash of orange juice, nutmeg, sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cracking the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk everything together until it’s well combined and slightly frothy.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a pat of butter (or your preferred alternative) and let it melt, allowing it to coat the pan thoroughly.
- Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring each side is coated well. Allow any excess mixture to drip off before placing it into the hot skillet.
- Cook the bread for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until it’s golden brown. If it’s cooking too quickly, reduce the temperature to avoid burning.
- Repeat the process with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the pan as needed. Keep the finished slices warm on a plate covered with a clean kitchen towel.
- Serve your French toast hot, topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, use whole-grain bread, plant-based milk, and fresh fruit instead of syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg