The Best French Toast Ever
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The Best French Toast Ever
Description
The Best French Toast Ever uses a custard made from eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and flour. The flour helps the batter cling to the bread and achieve a tender texture. Thick slices of challah, brioche, or other sturdy bread are soaked to absorb the mixture without falling apart. Cooking on a buttered griddle over medium-high heat develops a golden crust while preserving a soft interior.
The cinnamon and vanilla provide warm, sweet notes balanced by the mild saltiness and brown sugar. The bread’s texture contributes to sturdy slices that hold up well during soaking and cooking.
This French toast is served warm, excellent with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries. It's a substantial breakfast or brunch choice that pairs well with breakfast meats or fresh fruit sides.
For convenience, cooked French toast can be cooled, frozen, and reheated from frozen in the microwave or toaster, maintaining crispness and flavor. Whisking the batter thoroughly and adding flour gradually prevents lumps for an even coating.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk whole, 2%, 1%, or milk alternative
- 7 large egg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 16 (1-inch thick) slices challah French bread, brioche, or Texas toast
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups milk and 7 large eggs until smooth and frothy.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Heat a lightly buttered griddle or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, soak 16 (1-inch thick) slices challah in the egg mixture until thoroughly saturated but not falling apart, about 30 to 60 seconds. Lift each slice and allow the excess egg mixture to drip off, gently running the edge of the bread along the bowl or use your fingers to remove extra liquid.
- Place soaked bread slices on the griddle and cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked French toast to a plate. Repeat with the remaining slices.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
- Use sturdy, thick-cut bread such as challah or brioche to hold custard without falling apart.
- Whisk the batter well to avoid lumps; add flour slowly while whisking.
- To freeze, cool completely, layer on parchment-lined sheet, and store in airtight containers up to 2 months.
- Reheat frozen slices in the microwave or toaster for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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