Best French Toast Recipe
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Best French Toast Recipe
Description
This French Toast starts by whisking together eggs, milk or dairy alternatives, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar or sweetener, and salt to form a batter. Sandwich bread slices are dipped in this custard to absorb the mixture without becoming overly soggy.
The bread is then cooked on a butter-coated skillet or griddle until both sides develop a golden-brown crust, creating a contrast between the crisp exterior and tender inside. The recipe notes advise not soaking the bread for too long to ensure even cooking time.
French Toast can be served immediately or held warm in an oven for up to 30 minutes. For make-ahead purposes, it freezes well in a single layer on a baking sheet before storing in freezer bags for up to three months. Reheating can be done in an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.
Variations include egg-free versions using cornstarch or vegan substitutions, adapting to dietary preferences without losing texture or flavor significantly.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup milk or half and half, coconut milk or almond milk
- pinch kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 lices sandwich bread
- butter
Instructions
- Whisk and dip. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a flat-bottomed shallow baking dish. Place bread slices, one or two at a time, into the egg mixture and flip to make sure both sides of bread are well-coated.
- Cook. Melt butter in a large skillet or on a griddle. Place bread slices in skillet or on griddle and cook on medium heat until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve. Serve immediately or keep warm in oven until ready to serve, but no longer than about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Do not soak the bread in the egg mixture for too long to avoid excessive sogginess and longer cooking time.
- To freeze French Toast, lay slices in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm, then store in airtight containers for up to three months.
- Reheat frozen French Toast using an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer to preserve texture.
- Egg-free French Toast versions can be made using cornstarch or omitting eggs entirely with good results.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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