Description
Classic French toast brings comfort to breakfast tables with its golden-brown perfection. Crisp edges and creamy centers make this simple dish a morning favorite you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Cooking and Serving:
- Butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Fresh fruits (optional, such as strawberries, blueberries, bananas)
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious egg mixture by whisking eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently immerse each bread slice into the fragrant egg blend, thoroughly saturating both surfaces to ensure complete coverage.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and introduce a generous pat of butter, allowing it to melt and create a golden, sizzling surface.
- Carefully place soaked bread slices onto the heated skillet, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes until a rich, caramel-like golden hue develops on each side.
- When toast reaches a perfectly crisp exterior and tender interior, transfer to serving plates.
- Elevate the dish by drizzling with pure maple syrup and adorning with a vibrant array of fresh seasonal fruits for a delightful breakfast experience.
Notes
- Always use day-old bread for the best texture and absorption of the egg mixture.
- Whole wheat or brioche can replace regular bread for a different flavor profile and nutritional boost.
- Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices and prevent egg chunks.
- Lower the heat if the bread browns too quickly to prevent burning while keeping the inside soft and custardy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg