Easy French Toast Recipe
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Easy French Toast Recipe
Description
Easy French Toast uses brioche bread soaked briefly in a mix of large eggs, egg yolks, milk, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract to imbue subtle sweetness and spice. Cooking the soaked slices in butter over medium heat develops a golden crust while keeping the interior soft. The combination of egg yolks and whites creates a custard-like texture that enhances richness.
This sweet and warmly spiced toast can be served immediately with toppings such as powdered sugar, fruit, whipped cream, or syrup. Its crisp edges and moist interiors make it a comforting breakfast classic.
For convenience, the recipe suggests freezing individually wrapped slices for up to two months, which can be reheated in an oven or toaster, maintaining texture and flavor. Using different breads like French or sourdough can alter texture and boost flavor nuances.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 egg large
- 2 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 lices brioche bread toasted or slightly stale
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
Toppings
- Fruit
- powdered sugar
- Whipped Cream
- Buttermilk syrup
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or cake pan, whisk milk, eggs and egg yolks together. Add sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
- Soak bread slices in mixture until saturated, 10–15 seconds per side.
- Heat butter on a griddle or in a frying pan over medium heat. Add bread slices and cook until golden brown, 2–3 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Freeze brioche slices individually wrapped for up to two months for convenient make-ahead portions.
- Reheat frozen slices on a foil-lined baking sheet at 375°F for 8–10 minutes or use a toaster for quick warming.
- Substitute brioche with thick slices of French, sourdough, or cinnamon bread for different tastes and textures.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 216mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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