Description
Make classic, golden-brown French toast with a custardy center quickly using this simple recipe. It is perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick bread (Texas toast or brioche work well)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined. This is your batter.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add half of the butter or oil.
- Dip one slice of bread into the batter, letting it soak for about 10 to 15 seconds per side. Do not over-soak the bread.
- Place the coated bread onto the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cooked French toast and keep warm while you cook the remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk in the batter.
- If your bread is very fresh, let it sit out for an hour to dry slightly before dipping; this prevents sogginess.
- Adjust the heat to medium-low if the outside browns too quickly before the center cooks.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 120