Description
French toast is a delightful way to start your day, combining crispy edges with a soft, custardy center soaked in rich maple syrup. Perfect for lazy weekends or impressing guests, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can indulge in a breakfast classic that’s both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture briefly on both sides.
- Cook in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 300mg