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Fluffy French Toast (Classic Recipe)
This classic, easy french toast recipe makes the most perfect, vanilla egg custard soaked cinnamon french toast in all the land. With buttery edges and soft insides. Let me show you how to make french toast that is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 504 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 slices challah bread or brioche bread
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a shallow dish like an 8x8" pan or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
- Melt butter on a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Working in batches if needed, dip both sides of each slice of bread in the egg mixture, then fry until golden brown in the butter. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread.
- Transfer to a serving plate and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with your favorite syrup or honey.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
504kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
249mg
(83%)
Sodium
574mg
(24%)
Potassium
218mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
837IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
154mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 249mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 574mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 837IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.