Easy French Toast
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Easy French Toast
Description
This recipe for Easy French Toast is centered on using sturdier bread varieties like country-style loaf, brioche, or sourdough to prevent sogginess. The bread slices are soaked briefly in a beaten mixture of eggs, half and half or cream, and vanilla extract, absorbing enough to create a custardy interior without becoming too soft. Cooking in butter over medium heat creates a golden crust with a slight crispness while keeping the center soft.
This method allows preparing multiple slices efficiently using a skillet that fits two slices at once. The finished French toast can be topped with powdered sugar or syrup according to preference, offering flexibility for serving. It suits a comforting morning meal or an indulgent treat.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days and reheated in a toaster for a crisp edge or microwave for softness. Freezing individual slices on a baking sheet before transferring to bags allows for convenient reheating directly from frozen, extending the recipe's usefulness over several meals.
Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 1 tablespoon half and half or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 lices bread (use something sturdy, not white, soft sandwich bread)
- powdered sugar for serving, or syrup
Instructions
- Break four eggs into a shallow bowl. Add half & half or cream and vanilla. Beat together well.
- Heat a skillet large enough to hold two slices of bread (about a 10" works well) over medium heat. Add 1 tblsp butter to skillet.
- While butter is melting, place a slice of bread into egg mixture and allow it to sit for a few seconds soaking up the eggy mixture. Turn over to second side.
- Lift bread with spatula and place in heated skillet. Repeat with second slice of bread.
- Cook 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Turn and cook approximately 2 minutes on second side. Repeat with remaining two slices of bread and tblsp of butter.
- Transfer to serving plate. Top with powdered sugar or syrup.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread such as country-style loaf, brioche, or sourdough to prevent falling apart during soaking and cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days; reheat in a toaster for crispness or microwave for a softer result.
- Freeze individually on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag; reheat directly from frozen in toaster or oven.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 359mg | 120% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 834IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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