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French Toast Recipe

This easy recipe makes the perfect light, fluffy, and golden brown French toast, perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 2 slices each
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs* $0.72
  • 1 cup milk $0.21
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract $0.59
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon $0.05
  • 1 pinch salt $0.01
  • 5 Tbsp butter, divided $0.70
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil, divided $0.04
  • 8 slices stale bread $1.88
  • 1 tsp sugar, divided $0.01

Instructions

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  1. Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until they run in an uninterrupted line through the tines of a fork.
  2. Warm a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and a 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Heat until the butter foams.
  3. Dip the slices of bread in the batter, covering both sides, allowing them to soak briefly. The slice should feel heavy, like a wet sponge, but shouldn't drip like a soaking wet sponge.
  4. Place the slices in the pan and sprinkle the tops with a pinch of sugar. Cook until the slice has browned on the bottom. Flip and sprinkle the browned tops with a second pinch of sugar.
  5. When you press your finger in the slice's center and it springs back, turn it over again and cook briefly to caramelize the last sprinkle of sugar. Repeat for all slices, adding more oil and butter as needed. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • *If you want to substitute the eggs, add the milk and spices to a small pot. Whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch until it's completely dissolved, then place the milk over medium heat. Continue whisking until the milk comes to a boil. Continue to cook and whisk for 1 minute at a full boil. Take the thickened milk off the heat and cool before dipping the slices of bread into it.
  • *If you want to substitute the eggs, add the milk and spices to a small pot. Whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch until it's completely dissolved, then place the milk over medium heat. Continue whisking until the milk comes to a boil. Continue to cook and whisk for 1 minute at a full boil. Take the thickened milk off the heat and cool before dipping the slices of bread into it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2slices Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 26g (40%) Sodium 464mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 42 slices each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Serving 2slices
Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 26g 40%
Sodium 464mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%

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