Easiest French Toast

User Reviews

4.8

211 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    5 servings

  • Calories

    292 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    French, American

Easiest French Toast

This French Toast features brioche, challah, or French bread soaked in a spiced custard of eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, then pan-fried in butter until golden. The result is a tender yet slightly crisp breakfast classic with warm aromatic notes from cinnamon and vanilla. Its straightforward method and comforting texture make it suitable for family breakfasts or casual brunch gatherings.

Description

The Easiest French Toast recipe uses rich bread slices like brioche, challah, or French bread to soak up a custard mixture made from eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. The bread absorbs the seasoned liquid, creating a soft interior that crisps gently at the edges when fried. Cooking over low heat with unsalted butter allows the toast to brown slowly while developing a delicate, sweet spice flavor.

The texture highlights a tender center with a lightly crisped surface, accented by the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla. The cooking method is simple, requiring only dipping and frying in butter, allowing home cooks to achieve consistent golden results.

Serve the French Toast finished with your favorite toppings such as syrup, fruit, or powdered sugar to complement its mild custard richness. It suits a relaxed breakfast or brunch and pairs nicely with fresh berries or maple syrup.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 10 bread brioche, challah or french, slices
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 egg large
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter for frying, unsalted

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
  2. Dip both sides of the bread slices into the egg mixture.
  3. On low heat, preheat a skillet with a tablespoon of butter. Add the soaked bread slices to the preheated skillet and fry until golden brown. Flip over and repeat.
  4. Serve your French Toast with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 181mg (60%) Sodium 375mg (16%) Potassium 233mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 458IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 161mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 181mg 60%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Potassium 233mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 458IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 161mg 16%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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