It’s hard not to go “Mmmmm” when you bite into this crispy, fluffy, custardy, cinnamon and vanilla-scented French toast. And that’s why I love this French toast recipe so much! With a few easy tricks and just a handful of ingredients, you are just minutes away from the best weekend breakfast or brunch you’ve ever had!
What is French Toast?
This recipe is the perfect way to turn your leftover (and slightly stale) bread into an absolutely decadent weekend breakfast. Similar to bread pudding, it’s made by briefly soaking thick bread in a mixture of eggs, sugar, milk, and cinnamon. It’s then cooked to perfection in a skillet. It’s golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft and custardy on the inside, lightly flavored with cinnamon, and has just the right amount of sweetness.
How Long Should I Cook Each Slice For?
The cooking time for this recipe varies depending on the thickness of your bread and how much batter it’s soaked up. So instead of relying on a timer, press the center of the toast lightly with your finger. The bread will feel firm and will spring back. If your finger leaves an indentation, keep cooking.
How to Make French Toast – Step By Step
Whisk 3 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until they run easily through the tines of a fork.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and a 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Heat until the butter foams.
Dip 8 slices of bread in the batter, ensuring both sides are covered. The amount of time the bread should be left in the batter depends on the type of bread used and the staleness of the bread. The slice should feel like a wet sponge but not a soaking wet sponge.
Place 2 slices in the pan and sprinkle a pinch of sugar over the top. Cook until the slice has browned on the bottom. Flip and sprinkle a pinch of sugar over the browned top.
When you press your finger in the slice’s center, and it springs back, turn it over again and cook briefly to caramelize the sugar. Repeat for all slices, adding more oil and butter as needed.
If you’re making a big batch, keep the slices warm in a 200°F oven. Serve and get ready for all of the high-fives from the fam! This one’s going on repeat!
