Perfect French Toast
This Perfect French Toast recipe features thick slices of hearty white bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, milk, and spices, then cooked to golden perfection. It’s a delightful breakfast treat that can be customized with your favorite toppings, making it a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 thick slices bread (hearty white bread)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 4 eggs
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted plus extra for skillet
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the bread on a wire rack or baking sheet and bake for 7-8 minutes. Flip the slices and bake for another 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, salt, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish.
- Soak each slice of bread in the mixture for about 20 seconds per side, then transfer to a separate baking sheet to prevent sogginess.
- Lower the oven temperature to 200°F (93°C) to keep the cooked French toast warm.
- Heat a skillet over low heat and add a pat of butter.
- Transfer slices of bread to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the cooked toast to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
- Repeat the cooking process with the remaining slices of bread.
- Serve the French toast warm with butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg