The Best Raisin Bread French Toast
Elevate your breakfast game with "The Best Raisin Bread French Toast," a sweet and savory twist on the classic brunch favorite. Crafted with soft, cinnamon-speckled raisin bread, this recipe combines a rich custard base of eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, and warm spices like ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Each slice is golden brown and infused with warm, comforting flavors, thanks to a quick pan-fry in melted butter. Serve this irresistible French toast with a drizzle of pure maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh fruit for a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for weekend brunch or holiday mornings, this crowd-pleasing dish is as delightful as it is simple to make. Keywords: raisin bread French toast recipe, best brunch recipes, easy breakfast ideas, family-friendly French toast, cinnamon raisin bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Raisin bread
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 cup Fresh fruit (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt until well combined.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, letting it melt and evenly coat the surface.
Dip a slice of raisin bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated. Let the excess drip back into the bowl.
Place the coated bread slice onto the skillet or griddle and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining slices of raisin bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed between batches.
Transfer the cooked French toast slices onto a platter and keep them warm by covering loosely with foil or placing them in a low-temperature oven.
Serve the French toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh fruit if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.8 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.7 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 835 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 2082 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.4 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 959 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1382 mg | 29% | |
*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.
