Classic French Toast
Perfectly golden French toast with a crispy exterior and custardy center – a simple breakfast that brings comfort to any morning.
Ingredients
- 8 slices slightly stale bread (challah, brioche or thick-cut white bread work best)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
- Fresh berries for serving (optional)
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
- Extra butter for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 10 seconds on each side.
- Transfer the soaked bread to the heated pan and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Keep cooked slices warm in a 200°F oven while preparing the remaining French toast.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For the best texture, use bread that's a day or two old, as fresh bread can become too soggy.
For richer flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
The egg mixture can be prepared the night before and refrigerated for quicker morning preparation.
Leftover French toast can be frozen for up to 1 month. Place parchment paper between slices, store in a freezer bag, and reheat in the toaster.