Description
Learn how to make the best French toast at home with this easy and delicious recipe. Follow these tips to achieve the perfect balance of buttery, crisp edges and custardy centers that will elevate your breakfast game.
Ingredients
Bread:
- 1 loaf Challah or Brioche Bread (cut into thick slices)
Custard Mixture:
- 2 cups Half-n-Half or Heavy Cream
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Additional:
- Salted Butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Slice Bread: Cut Challah or Brioche bread into thick slices.
- Prepare Custard: Whisk together cream/half-n-half, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Dip Bread: Dip each bread slice into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak both sides.
- Cook: Cook on medium-low heat, adding butter to the skillet for a golden brown crust.
- Cook Each Side: Cook each side for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve hot with powdered sugar, butter, and maple syrup.
Notes
- French toast toppings: Maple Syrup + Butter, Strawberries + Cream, Chocolate + Cream, Ricotta + Pistachio + Orange, Mascarpone + Berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
