Perfect French Toast
Transform your breakfast game with this recipe for Perfect French Toast, a delightful morning treat that's indulgent yet easy to make. Featuring thick-sliced bread like brioche or challah, soaked in a rich custard blend of eggs, creamy whole milk, heavy cream, and fragrant vanilla, this French toast becomes irresistibly golden and crisp when cooked to perfection. A hint of cinnamon and sugar adds warmth and sweetness, while a touch of salt balances the flavors beautifully. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for weekend brunches or special occasions. Serve this classic dish with a drizzle of pure maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a scattering of fresh fruit for a restaurant-worthy experience right at home. Perfect for SEO, this recipe highlights “French toast” as the star, paired with keywords like “easy breakfast recipes,” “brunch ideas,” and “best French toast recipe.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 6 slices thick-sliced bread (like brioche or challah)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon oil (neutral, like canola)
- as desired maple syrup (optional serving)
- as desired powdered sugar (optional garnish)
- as desired fresh fruit (optional topping)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is fully combined and slightly frothy.
Pour the batter into a shallow dish or pie plate to make dipping the bread easier.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once heated, add the butter and oil, allowing them to melt and coat the surface evenly.
Dip one slice of bread into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for about 5-10 seconds per side. Be careful not to oversoak, or the bread may fall apart.
Carefully transfer the soaked bread slice to the preheated skillet or griddle. Repeat with additional slices, ensuring you don’t overcrowd the cooking surface.
Cook the bread slice for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
Remove the cooked French toast slices from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Keep the slices warm by tenting them with foil while you cook the remaining bread.
Serve immediately, topping with maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or any toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.1 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.6 g | 233% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 985 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 2070 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.3 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 570 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1045 mg | 22% | |
*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.
