Easy French Toast Recipe
Ready for a foolproof, delicious start to your day? This Easy French Toast Recipe serves up classic, homemade breakfast in under 15 minutes—no fancy gadgets required.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 8 slices thick-cut bread brioche, challah, or day-old sourdough
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Optional toppings fresh berries, powdered sugar, chopped nuts, maple syrup
Instructions
- Crack eggs into a shallow bowl. Add milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until combined and frothy—it only takes about 30 seconds.
- Warm a nonstick skillet or cast-iron over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and swirl until it sizzles gently. (Watch for tiny bubbles around the edge.)
- Dip one bread slice at a time into the custard, letting it absorb for 5 seconds per side—don’t let it get mushy, just coated. Shake off any drips.
- Place soaked bread in the skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, adjusting heat so it browns without burning. Lower to medium-low if it browns too fast.
- Transfer cooked slices to a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch—this keeps them crisp and warm.
- Stack slices on plates, drizzle with maple syrup, sprinkle with powdered sugar, add berries or nuts. Dig in right away—French toast waits for no one!
Notes
Tip: Day-old bread holds up best—if slices are too fresh, let them air-dry for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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