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French Toast Recipe

Classic French Toast is a simple breakfast made by dipping thick bread in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and pan-frying until golden, then serving with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Butter or oil for the pan
  • 8 thick slices bread preferably Brioche
  • Maple syrup and/or powdered sugar for serving

Equipment

  • Shallow bowl or dish
  • Whisk
  • Nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with butter or oil.
  3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.
  4. Place the coated bread slices onto the hot skillet.
  5. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  6. Reduce the heat to low if needed so the toast cooks through without burning.
  7. Cook in batches if necessary, adding more butter to the pan between batches.
  8. Serve warm with maple syrup and/or a dusting of powdered sugar.