French Toast
French toast is just a few simple ingredients and is quick and easy enough to whip up anytime. This classic recipe will become a new favorite in your house!
Yield: 4 -5 pieces of French toast
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 4 slices brioche bread or whole wheat bread (or your regular sandwich bread)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a low shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla. Add the cinnamon, if using, and whisk until combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge two pieces of bread in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides, then add to the hot skillet.
- Cook the French toast for 3-4 minutes on the first side, or until well browned, then flip the toast over and continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes until the other side is browned.
- Remove and keep warm.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet and repeat with the remaining two slices of bread. (If your skillet is getting too hot, reduce the heat to medium-low.)
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Bread: Brioche bread is traditional for French toast, but whatever you use for sandwiches will work fine too. We keep whole wheat bread on hand, so that’s what I usually use and it works great.
Milk: Feel free to use whatever milk you have on hand. We love soy milk for the extra sweetness it gives, but skim milk is fine too. Another alternative like almond milk or oat milk would work fine as well. You could even opt for half-and-half or heavy cream for a richer French toast.
Cinnamon: The cinnamon is optional in the egg mixture, but adds good flavor. You could also serve the French toast sprinkled with some cinnamon, if you’d rather.
Yield: The recipe makes 4 slices of French toast. You might be able to get 5 pieces out of the eggy mixture, depending on the size of your bread and how much each piece soaks up. And of course, you can double the recipe to make more, or halve the recipe if you just want a couple of slices.
Optional toppings: Maple syrup or a drizzle of honey, a pat of butter, powdered sugar, fresh berries, such as blueberries or sliced strawberries, sliced bananas and a sprinkle of cinnamon, sliced bananas and a spread of peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, Nutella, etc.
How to keep French toast warm:
- When you are cooking a large amount of French toast and need to keep the early pieces warm while you finish making the rest, place the finished French toast on a sheet pan in a single layer and put into the oven at 200 degrees until ready to eat.
- Don’t cover the French toast on a plate to keep it warm. The toast will steam and get soggy.
Pro tip: Use two large skillets to cook twice as many pieces of French toast at once. Or if you have a griddle, that works great, too.
Leftovers: Leftover French toast doesn't keep very well. It's best to enjoy it the same day it's made. If you need to make it ahead, you might want to consider an overnight French toast casserole instead.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2pieces of French toast | Calories: 417kcal | Fat: 23g
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