Description
This classic French Toast recipe transforms simple bread into a delicious breakfast treat by soaking it in a flavorful egg mixture and cooking until golden brown. Perfect for a cozy morning, it can be customized with optional cinnamon, vanilla, and served with syrup or toppings of your choice.
Ingredients
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Egg & Milk Mixture
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tsp Sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence (optional)
Bread
- 8 Slices Bread (stale bread works best)
For Frying
- Butter for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla essence in a shallow dish until well combined.
- Preheat pan: Heat a medium-sized fry pan over medium heat and add about half a teaspoon of butter, allowing it to melt and evenly coat the pan.
- Dip the bread: Submerge two slices of bread in the egg mixture for about 30 seconds, then flip and soak the other side for another 30 seconds, ensuring they absorb enough custard.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the dipped bread slices in the hot pan. Cook each side for approximately 5 minutes over medium to medium-low heat, flipping as needed to prevent burning. Check doneness by pressing the center—if it springs back, it’s ready.
- Repeat: Repeat the dipping and cooking process with the remaining bread slices until all are cooked.
- Serve: Serve the French Toast warm, topped with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla are optional and can be adjusted based on your flavor preferences. This recipe can be made savory by omitting these ingredients.
- Use slices of bread approximately 1 inch (2-3 cm) thick; slightly stale bread is ideal as it absorbs the custard better without falling apart.
- Ensure the bread is dry and firm for best results, as it will soak up more custard without becoming too soggy.
- Adjust cooking time as needed depending on the bread’s thickness and your stove’s heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
