Here’s a classic, fluffy, and slightly custardy French Toast recipe—perfect for breakfast or brunch 🍞🍯
Classic French Toast
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast works best)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp butter for cooking
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the custard
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. - Soak the bread
Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, letting it soak 10–15 seconds per side so it absorbs but doesn’t become soggy. - Heat the pan
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. - Cook the French toast
Place soaked bread slices in the skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges. - Serve immediately
Top with maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or your favorite toppings.
Tips for Perfect French Toast
- Use stale or day-old bread; it absorbs custard better and won’t fall apart.
- Medium heat is key: too high burns the outside before the inside cooks.
- For extra richness, substitute half the milk with cream.
- For a fluffier texture, separate eggs, beat whites to soft peaks, and fold in yolks before soaking the bread.
If you want, I can also give a restaurant-style French Toast recipe with crispy edges and a custardy, melt-in-your-mouth center, plus a caramelized topping.
Do you want me to do that version?
