French Toast Recipe
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French Toast Recipe
Description
French Toast Recipe combines slices of bread soaked in a mixture of eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. The bread, ideally thick artisan-style like brioche, absorbs the custard before being cooked in butter over medium-low heat. Cooking gently allows the exterior to brown to a rich golden color while the interior remains custardy and tender without burning. The combination of cinnamon and vanilla adds warm flavors and subtle sweetness to the toast.
The cooking method calls for dipping the bread briefly on each side, allowing absorption without becoming soggy, then pan-frying each slice about four minutes per side. Butter is used to prevent sticking and develop a crispy crust. This French Toast works well for breakfast or brunch and can be served simply or topped with sugar or cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness.
Preparations can be made ahead by soaking bread in the custard and refrigerating it overnight. Cooked slices can be kept warm at a low oven temperature, making it practical for serving several portions. Leftovers should be stored airtight for up to five days or frozen with separation, and reheated carefully to maintain texture.
Ingredients
- 8 lices bread brioche or other breads, thick sliced
- 4 large egg
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons butter more as needed
Instructions
- In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan or on the griddle.
- Dip the bread into the egg mixture, allowing a few seconds for the egg to soak into the bread. Flip the bread over and repeat on the other side.
- Place the bread in the pan and cook over medium-low heat until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. (Add more butter as needed for the remaining slices of bread).
Notes
- Use thicker artisan-style bread like brioche for better soaking and texture.
- Dip bread briefly to avoid sogginess, especially with thinner sandwich bread.
- Cook over medium-low heat to brown without burning and allow custard to set.
- Prepare ahead by soaking bread overnight in the custard and refrigerating covered.
- Keep cooked French toast warm in a low oven (200°F) if making a large batch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze with slices separated by wax paper for 2-3 months.
- Reheat leftovers in a microwave or toaster oven to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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