How to Make French Toast
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How to Make French Toast
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How to Make French Toast involves preparing a custard mixture from eggs, milk, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bread slices, preferably stale challah, brioche, or white bread, are soaked in the mixture to absorb the flavors and moisture. Cooking the slices on a greased griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat for three minutes per side produces a golden-brown exterior with a soft, custardy interior.
The resulting French toast is mildly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and sweetened by brown sugar, complemented by the richness of the egg and milk coating. It is traditionally served hot, topped with maple syrup and fresh berries, which add sweetness and freshness to each bite.
The recipe advises enjoying the French toast immediately but also provides storage tips: leftovers should be kept in airtight containers up to two days. For longer storage, frozen French toast can keep up to four months and can be reheated in a microwave or toaster oven.
Ingredients
- butter for greasing pan
- 4 egg
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 1 ½ tablespoon dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 bread challah, brioche, or white bread, stale slices
- maple syrup for serving
- berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat griddle or nonstick skillet on medium heat, and grease lightly with butter.
- In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth.
- Dip the bread slices into the batter, letting them soak well on both sides.
- Transfer the dredged slices to the lightly greased griddle or pan, and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Serve hot with maple syrup and berries, if desired.
Notes
- French toast is best served immediately to enjoy its ideal texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days to maintain freshness.
- For freezing, cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze up to four months.
- Reheat frozen toast in a microwave or toaster oven for convenience.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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