Sweet and Simple French Toast You’ll Want to Make Again!
A quick and cozy French toast recipe that’s perfect for weekend breakfasts, using simple ingredients and easy steps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk or half and half
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 6 to 8 slices of bread, 3/4 inch thick
- Butter or a butter-oil mix for the pan
- Optional: 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- In a wide bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Warm a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat and add a little butter to melt.
- Dunk each slice of bread in the custard for 15 to 20 seconds per side.
- Lay the soaked bread in the hot pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden.
- Move finished slices to a wire rack in a 200°F oven while finishing the batch.
- Add toppings you love and serve immediately.
Notes
To keep French toast warm, place it in a 200°F oven. For added flavor, mix in different extracts or stuff the toast with your favorite fillings.