Description
Indulgent French Toast brings classic breakfast magic straight from Paris kitchens to morning tables. Crisp edges, custardy center, and golden-brown perfection combine for a simple yet extraordinary morning treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large slices of bread (brioche or other thickly sliced bread)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) of whole milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) of ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
Cooking and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of butter (more as needed)
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling)
- Fresh fruits (berries, bananas, or sliced apples)
- Maple syrup or honey (for drizzling)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious egg custard by vigorously whisking eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Melt a generous pat of butter in a skillet or griddle, heating the surface to a medium temperature to ensure even cooking and a golden-brown exterior.
- Carefully submerge each bread slice into the prepared egg mixture, rotating and pressing gently to guarantee complete and uniform coating on both surfaces.
- Delicately transfer the saturated bread onto the preheated buttery surface, allowing each side to transform into a crisp, caramelized golden-brown landscape, typically requiring approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Elevate the culinary experience by presenting the French toast immediately, accompanied by an array of decadent embellishments such as a dusting of powdered sugar, sprinkled cinnamon sugar, vibrant fresh fruits, rich maple syrup, golden honey, or cloud-like whipped cream to suit individual preferences.
Notes
- Choose thick, slightly stale bread like brioche or challah for the best texture and absorption of the egg mixture.
- Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices and prevent clumpy coating.
- Let the bread soak in the mixture for 10-20 seconds on each side to maximize flavor and custardy interior.
- Adjust heat to medium-low to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly golden-brown exterior with a soft, creamy center.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular bread with gluten-free bread or use almond flour bread.
- Make the dish lower in sugar by using monk fruit sweetener or reducing sugar quantity.
- Experiment with alternative milk like almond, oat, or coconut milk for different flavor profiles.
- Store leftover French toast in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster oven for crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg