Description
This easy French toast recipe transforms simple bread into a golden, crispy, and fluffy breakfast treat. Perfect for cozy mornings or weekend brunch, it’s simple, comforting, and full of love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Butter for frying
- Maple syrup, berries, or powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a shallow bowl.
- Heat a non-stick skillet with butter over medium heat.
- Dip bread in egg mixture, coating both sides, letting excess drip off.
- Cook bread in skillet 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining slices, adding butter as needed.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, or powdered sugar.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for best texture. Keep cooked slices warm in a low oven. Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain crisp edges. Optional toppings: whipped cream, banana slices, chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 100