Description
Delightful easy french toast brings Parisian breakfast charm straight to your morning table. Crispy edges, custardy center, and maple syrup create a simple yet luxurious breakfast experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 large slices bread (brioche or other breads, thickly sliced)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter (more as needed)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious egg custard by whisking eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well-integrated.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, melting butter to create a golden cooking surface.
- Submerge bread slices into the custard mixture, allowing each piece to absorb the flavorful liquid thoroughly.
- Carefully transfer the saturated bread onto the heated skillet, positioning each slice with precision.
- Allow toast to sizzle and transform, developing a rich caramel-like exterior for approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Monitor the cooking process, flipping when the bottom achieves a deep golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from heat once both sides display a beautiful, crisp exterior and the interior remains tender.
- Plate the French toast immediately, adorning with preferred accompaniments like maple syrup, dusted powdered sugar, or vibrant fresh berries.
- Serve warm to capture the optimal texture and temperature of this classic breakfast delicacy.
Notes
- Choose slightly stale bread like brioche or challah for better absorption and crispier texture.
- Whisk egg mixture thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices and prevent egg streaks.
- For a richer flavor, substitute some milk with heavy cream or half-and-half.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or honey instead of sugar for different taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg