Description
Make classic, custardy French toast fast. This simple recipe uses basic ingredients to create golden, fluffy slices perfect for any breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 12 slices thick bread (like challah or brioche)
- 2 tablespoons butter, for the griddle
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined. This is your classic french toast batter.
- Heat a large griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add about half of the 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. You want the bread moist but not completely saturated to achieve a custardy center.
- Place the soaked bread onto the hot griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the French toast is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cooked slices and keep them warm while you cook the remaining bread, adding more butter to the griddle as needed.
- Serve your easy French toast immediately with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Notes
- For extra fluffy French toast, use slightly stale or thick-cut bread.
- If you want a sweeter batter, add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to the egg mixture.
- This recipe is great for family breakfast ideas; simply double the ingredients for a larger batch.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 200