\nYou don\u2019t have to travel to France to enjoy perfect French toast! This recipe begins with soaking thick sliced stale bread in a delicious custard egg mixture and frying it golden brown. We love this classic French toast recipe warm and drenched in maple syrup\u2026 and dusted with powdered sugar!<\/p>\n
The Perfect French Toast?
\nAM\u00a0says: \u201c\u00a0\u201cI\u2019ve made this recipe several times already and always get rave reviews from my family. I usually use sliced brioche. I highly recommend giving this recipe a try. It\u2019s so good!\u201d
\nThis is my perfect French toast recipe! This easy breakfast recipe is a weekend menu staple in our house\u2026 I\u2019ve probably made it 500 times at this point. My kids go crazy over this easy French toast recipe (and so does my husband). So I always have a loaf of stale bread in the fridge or freezer so I can whip this up whenever the craving strikes.<\/p>\n
Why Use Stale Bread for Golden Brown Color?<\/p>\n
It may sound odd, but stale bread, or day old bread, works best for French toast.
\nYou want dry bread so that when you soak the bread in the egg mixture, the bread slices won\u2019t break apart.
\nStale bread will be able to soak up all that yummy egg mixture. Which is what will add those classic yummy flavors like nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon.
\nFinally, dry bread is more likely to fry up crispy and golden brown! So grab your loaf of bread for french toast a few days before you plan on making it.<\/p>\n
Ingredients for Classic French Toast Batter<\/p>\n
Eggs:\u00a0You\u2019ll use whole eggs and egg yolks. Yolks create a rich custard without making it taste overly eggy. Save leftover egg whites, you can use them in cakes, omelets, and more!
\nMilk:\u00a0I suggest using whole milk aka full-fat milk. If you\u2019re looking to make this dairy-free, coconut milk will work.
\nHeavy Cream:\u00a0Do not sub milk or half and half for this ingredient. If you\u2019re looking to make this french toast recipe dairy-free, coconut cream will work.
\nVanilla extract:\u00a0Never use imitation vanilla, but feel free to use an infused vanilla like bourbon vanilla!
\nSugar:\u00a0For sweetness and depth of flavor, you\u2019ll use both granulated sugar and brown sugar. You can use all granulated sugar in a pinch. I don\u2019t suggest using all brown sugar, it\u2019ll add too much moisture to the recipe.
\nButter:\u00a0In this case, salted or unsalted butter will work fine. A touch of salt won\u2019t ruin the recipe. But I don\u2019t suggest adding more salt, as you don\u2019t want a ton of added sodium or salty flavor to this recipe.
\nBread:\u00a0Brioche bread, sour dough bread, or challah will are all good options. Just don\u2019t use basic white sandwich bread, which won\u2019t yield great results. You can read the section \u201cbest breads for french toast\u201d for more on this.<\/p>\n
Feel free to add pinch of salt and ground cinnamon if desired. I suggest a 1\/4 teaspoon of both.
\nBonus points if you have fresh fruit, berries, and quality maple syrup! Proteins like sausage, eggs, or bacon on the side are also always a good idea!<\/p>\n
Easy French Toast Recipe: Cook the French Toast
\nFull recipe is at the bottom of this post! But here\u2019s a breakdown of how to do it:<\/p>\n
Pan Prep:\u00a0Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Don\u2019t turn the heat above medium heat or the butter will burn. While the pan heats, make your french toast batter.
\nEgg Mixture:\u00a0In a large bowl, whisk up your egg mixture! Dip bread in egg mixture and soak the bread for a few seconds on each side. You can use a large shallow dish or large baking sheet.
\nFry the Bread:\u00a0Place the thick sliced bread in the prepare pan and fry until golden brown. This usually takes about 3 minutes per side.
\nServe French Toast Warm:\u00a0With maple syrup and\/or whipped cream! Read my tips for keeping the french toast warm in the section \u201ckeep warm on a baking sheet\u201d below.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like this recipe to be more like pain perdu, you can place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350 and bake the French toast in a single layer, on top of the rack. and bake for about 5 minutes. This will make it extra extra crispy!
\nBest Breads for French Toast?<\/p>\n
Brioche, challah, and sour dough work best for this recipe! But french bread is also a great candidate!
\nDay old bread always works best because it\u2019s just slightly stale, which helps the bread absorb more of the delicious egg mixture.
\nThick sliced bread works best, because thin slices will break when you soak the bread. And might burn when frying.
\nDon\u2019t use basic white sandwich bread, it\u2019s too thin and won\u2019t do this recipe justice!<\/p>\n
Keep Warm on a Baking Sheet in a Single Layer
\nMy secret for keeping french toast warm? Preheat the oven to lowest setting and place a large baking sheet inside the oven. Transfer slices of French toast onto the baking sheet, placing them in a single layer. Use a potholder when removing the pan from the oven \u2013 it will be hot!
\nPlace the french toast on shallow dishes or serve straight from the baking dish!
\nMaple Syrup vs Whipped Cream<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re on team maple syrup, I suggest warming your maple syrup up for a few minutes. Do this on the stovetop or in the microwave.
\nWant bourbon maple syrup? Add 2 teaspoons of bourbon per 1 cup of maple syrup. Mix it into the warm maple syrup after heating it.
\nEnhance the maple syrup by adding vanilla and ground cinnamon. I like adding a Tablespoon of vanilla and a 1\/4 teaspoon of cinnamon per cup of maple syrup.
\nOr feel free to use fresh whipped cream or store-bought. But fresh whipped cream is SO easy I encourage you to try it!
\nTo make fresh whipped cream, whisk 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 Tablespoons of confectioners\u2019 sugar together. An electric mixer will work best for this!<\/p>\n
Best Easy Homemade French Toast<\/p>\n
Ashley Manila<\/p>\n
Today I\u2019m teaching you how to make the BEST Easy Homemade French Toast! And you won\u2019t believe how quick and easy it is! Top with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or maple syrup, this is sure to become one of your favorite breakfasts!<\/p>\n
Prep Time 15 minutes minsCook Time 15 minutes minsTotal Time 30 minutes mins<\/p>\n
Course BreakfastCuisine American<\/p>\n
Ingredients\u00a01\/2 cup butter1 teaspoon neutral oil 4 large eggs 4 large egg yolks3\/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1\/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 and 1\/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar1 and 1\/2 Tablespoons light brown sugar1\/2 cup (113ml) milk1\/2 cup (113ml) heavy cream1 Tablespoon (14ml) vanilla extract10 slices stale bread sliced about 3\/4-inch thick
\nInstructions\u00a0Melt a few Tablespoons of the butter and 1 teaspoon of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-heat.\u00a0In a large shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk the eggs and egg yolks until well combined. Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and both sugars, and whisk until well combined. Finally, whisk in the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla.Dip as many slices of bread into the egg mixture as possible, allowing each side to soak up the mixture for about 2 minutes.\u00a0Place the soaked bread slices into prepared skillet and cook until the undersides are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip, and continue cooking on the other side until equally golden brown, about another 3 to 4 minutes. Continue with all french toast, adding more butter to the pan as needed.\u00a0Serve warm, with maple syrup and fresh berries!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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