How to make French Toast

Everyone should know how to make French Toast! This quick and easy breakfast recipe is gorgeously browned on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and is easily customized. It’s got the perfect ratio of milk to eggs with a pinch of sugar and cinnamon for added sweetness and flavor.

INGREDIENTS

Basic French toast only contains a handful of staple ingredients, making it a really convenient breakfast any day of the week!

• Thickly-sliced bread – day old bread, with it’s dense  texture is ideal for french toast because it is able to soak up the custard without getting soggy.

• Eggs – together with the milk the eggs make up the custard and they form a crust around the bread.

• Milk – whole milk is preferred, but what you have on hand is ok. Even lactose free or non-dairy alternatives are fine.

• Cinnamon – adds just a hint of warmth and spice to your french toast.

• Sugar – optional, but nice if you like your toast a bit sweeter.

• Vanilla extract – rounds out the flavor profile.

• Salt – just a pinch to enhance the flavors.

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT FRENCH TOAST

1. Begin by whisking together all of the ingredients (except the bread!) in a mixing bowl. Then transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish or large bowl.
2. Meanwhile, preheat an electric griddle (I swear by this one) or large non-stick skillet to medium heat (350 degrees F).
3. When you’re ready to cook the French toast, melt some butter (or spritz with a bit of cooking spray) on the griddle/pan.
4. Place each slice of bread into the egg mixture, soaking each side for 20-30 seconds. Allow excess liquid to drip off into the dish. Be careful not to over-soak the bread, or it will begin to fall apart from the moisture.
5. Place the bread slices on the preheated griddle/ in the pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes , then flip the slices and repeat until they are golden brown.
6. You may need to adjust the heat (especially in a skillet) to avoid burning the toast.
7. Serve hot with butter, maple syrup or honey. You can also sprinkle the slices with powdered, granulated, or cinnamon-sugar, or go all out and add whipped cream and fresh berries or fruit compote.
8. You can even STUFF your French Toast…but that’s another post altogether!