Classic French Toast
This recipe creates perfectly golden and fluffy French toast, ideal for a comforting breakfast or brunch. Slices of bread are dipped in a rich, spiced egg mixture and then pan-fried until beautifully browned.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 482 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcslarge egg
- 0.5 cupmilk
- 1 tbspgranulated sugar
- 0.5 tspground cinnamon
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 8 pcsthick-cut bread
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
for serving
- 0.25 cupmaple syrup(optional)
- 0.5 cupfresh berry(optional)
Equipment
shallow dish · large skillet · spatula · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the large eggs, milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the dish is wide enough to comfortably fit a slice of bread.
- 2
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Melt a portion of the unsalted butter in the hot skillet, ensuring it coats the bottom.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: You may need to add more butter for subsequent batches.
- 4
Dip each slice of thick-cut bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 15-20 seconds per side. Avoid over-soaking, which can make the bread soggy.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Brioche or challah bread works wonderfully for French toast.
- 5
Carefully place the soaked bread slices into the prepared skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- 6
Cook for 2-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- 7
Transfer the cooked French toast to a plate and keep warm while you repeat the process with the remaining bread slices, adding more butter as needed.
Cook’s note: You can keep finished French toast warm in a preheated oven at a low temperature (around 100°C).
- 8
Serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh berries, if desired.
Cook’s note: Other toppings like powdered sugar, whipped cream, or sliced bananas are also delicious.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 482.2kcal
- Protein
- 17.4g
- Carbs
- 66.6g
- Fat
- 15.5g
- Fibre
- 2.9g
- Sugar
- 21.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a toaster, oven, or microwave until warmed through.
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