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How to Make French Toast
Learn how to make french toast perfectly every time with this easy tutorial, top tips and tricks - perfect for easy breakfast or Sunday brunch
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- butter for greasing pan
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 1 ½ tablespoon dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 stale bread slices challah, brioche, or white bread
- 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.
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Notes
- Storage: French toast is best enjoyed immediately. But if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Freezing Instructions: Allow the french toast to cool completely, wrap tightly in a freezer-friendly wrapping, and freeze for up to four months. Re-heat in the microwave or toaster oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
147mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% 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.