My Favorite French Toast
Elevate your breakfast game with "My Favorite French Toast," a classic yet indulgent morning treat made with thick slices of brioche or challah bread for an irresistibly rich and fluffy texture. This recipe combines pantry staples like eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a hint of cinnamon to create a perfectly balanced custard mixture that soaks into the bread without becoming soggy. Each slice is griddled to golden-brown perfection in butter, delivering a crispy exterior and a soft, custardy center. Serve this effortless 25-minute breakfast favorite with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh seasonal fruit for a gourmet touch. Whether it’s for a lazy weekend brunch or a special occasion breakfast, this version of French toast is sure to impress! Keywords: French toast recipe, fluffy French toast, brioche French toast, easy breakfast ideas, brunch recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick-sliced bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for cooking)
- optional Maple syrup (for serving)
- optional Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- optional Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, banana slices, etc.)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and salt until fully combined and slightly frothy.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and allow it to melt and coat the pan evenly.
While the skillet is heating, dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture. Let the bread soak for about 5 seconds on each side, ensuring it absorbs the mixture without becoming soggy.
Carefully place the soaked bread slice onto the skillet. Repeat for additional slices, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
Cook each slice for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, or until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Once both sides are cooked to a golden-brown color, remove the French toast from the skillet and place it on a plate. Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more butter as needed for each batch.
Serve warm, topped with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and/or fresh fruit as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.4 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 740 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 1858 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.8 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.0 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1076 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
