Best French Toast Recipe
Looking for the Best French Toast Recipe that’s both easy and delicious? This homemade brunch classic turns simple ingredients—eggs, milk, cinnamon—into golden, custardy slices you’ll flip with a smile in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 slices sturdy bread (day-old sourdough or whole-grain) stale works wonders
- 4 large eggs (pasture-raised for richer flavor)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (look for Nielsen-Massey if you can)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (freshly ground gives better aroma)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil (for frying)
- Optional toppings:
Instructions
- In a wide, shallow bowl, crack in the eggs and add milk, Greek yogurt, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Place a large nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp butter and swirl until it’s melted and sizzling.
- Dip each slice into the custard—let it sit about 15 seconds per side so it soaks in but doesn’t fall apart. Let excess drip back into the bowl.
- Lay slices in the hot skillet without crowding. Cook 3–4 minutes until the underside is deep golden brown (you’ll smell that cinnamon warmth).
- Add the remaining butter, flip each slice, and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden and set in the middle. Lower the heat if they’re browning too fast.
- Transfer cooked slices to a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish the rest—this trick keeps them crisp and hot.
- Stack or fan out slices on plates, then drizzle with maple syrup, scatter berries, or dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
I discovered during testing that using Greek yogurt makes the custard richer without any heaviness. Also, don’t overcrowd the pan—giving each slice breathing room means crisp edges all around. If you like a slightly firmer interior, soak your bread for only 10 seconds per side; a longer soak yields a custardy center. One more thing: cast iron tends to brown better, but a nonstick pan is more forgiving if you’re not used to controlling heat.
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