Description
Make perfect, golden French toast quickly. This simple recipe uses basic pantry ingredients to give you fluffy centers and crisp edges every time. It is a reliable breakfast or brunch favorite.
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices thick bread (like Texas toast or Brioche)
- 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined. This is your foolproof French toast batter.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add half of the butter and let it melt until it sizzles slightly.
- Dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 15 to 20 seconds per side. Do not over-soak; you want the center custardy, not soggy.
- Place the soaked bread onto the hot, buttered skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the French toast is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cooked slices and keep them warm while you cook the remaining bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Notes
- For extra fluffy French toast, use slightly stale or thick-cut bread.
- If you want a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with half-and-half.
- You can prepare the batter ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 180