Best French Toast
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Best French Toast
Description
This recipe prepares French toast by whisking together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla, forming a flavorful custard to soak the bread slices. Slightly stale bread soaks briefly to absorb the mixture without falling apart. Cooking slices in melted butter over medium heat achieves a golden crust while setting the custard inside. Repeating the process ensures each slice is evenly cooked with a tender center and lightly crisp surface.
The spices add warm notes that complement the sweetness from sugar and vanilla, making it suitable for classic breakfast or brunch. Serving suggestions include maple syrup, butter, and fresh fruit, which enhance the mild sweetness and texture contrasts. This approach balances soft custard with a crisp exterior, highlighting traditional French toast qualities.
Ingredients
- 6 lices bread slightly stale
- 3 tablespoons butter
EGG MIXTURE:
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
SERVING:
- maple syrup butter, fruits
Instructions
- Whisk together Egg Mixture in a bowl until smooth and well mixed.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Soak a piece of bread quickly into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Place in the pan. Repeat with more slices and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until the surface is golden, then transfer to serving plates.
- Add more butter into the pan and cook remaining bread slices.
- Serve with butter, maple syrup or fruits.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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