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Classic French Toast Recipe

Thick slices of bread, dipped in a vanilla cinnamon custard then fried in butter. This French Toast Recipe is so dreamy and ridiculously easy!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf thick sliced bread a few days old, ideally
  • 3/4 cup cold milk
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • powdered sugar optional
  • maple syrup optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat large, nonstick skillet over medium low to medium heat.
  2. In a large, shallow dish, whisk milk, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla together until well combined.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter onto pan. Soak two slices of bread in egg and milk mixture, 3 seconds per side, and transfer directly to hot pan. Fry each side 30 seconds to 1 minute or until evenly golden in color. Remove from pan to a baking sheet. Keep cooked french toast pieces warm in a 200 degree oven.
  4. Continue this method until all slices of bread have been fried.
  5. Serve warm french toast with powdered sugar, strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrup or any other desired toppings.

Notes

  • Bread: Use anything from Texas Toast, Challah, Brioche, French Bread, or even a sliced Baguette. Be sure that the bread is a couple of days old and note that soaking times will vary based on the thickness and hardiness of the bread.
  • Batter: Flavor your batter with things like orange zest, pumpkin spice, or shredded coconut.

Nutrition Information

Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 351mg (15%) Potassium 123mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.