It’s hard not to go “Mmmmm.” when you bite into this crispy, fluffy, custardy, cinnamon and vanilla-scented French toast. And that’s why I love this recipe so much! With a few tricks and just a handful of ingredients, you are just minutes away from the best French toast ever!
what’s the right texture for french toast?
The right texture is a personal preference. French toast has two layers: a crispy outside and a custard-like center. Thin slices of bread give you crispier results, and thicker slices deliver more of that custardy center. You do you.
When IS FRENCH TOAST ready?
The cooking time for French toast varies depending on the thickness of your bread and how much batter it’s soaked up. So instead of relying on a timer, press the center of the toast lightly with your finger. The bread will feel firm and will spring back. If your finger leaves an indentation, keep cooking.
Your mornings deserve crispy, fluffy, custardy French Toast! With a few tricks and a handful of ingredients, you’re just minutes away from the best breakfast ever!
Servings: 4 2 slices each
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until they run in an uninterrupted line through the tines of a fork.
- Warm a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and a 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Heat until the butter foams.
- Dip the slices of bread in the batter, covering both sides. The slice should feel heavy, like a wet sponge, but shouldn’t drip like a soaking wet sponge.
- Place the slices in the pan and sprinkle the tops with a pinch of sugar. Cook until they’ve browned on the bottom. Flip and sprinkle the browned tops with a second pinch of sugar.
- When you press your finger in the slice’s center and it springs back, turn it over again and cook briefly to caramelize the last sprinkle of sugar. Repeat for all slices, adding more oil and butter as needed. Slice and serve warm.
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Notes
*If you want to substitute the eggs, add the milk and spices to a small pot. Whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch until it’s completely dissolved, then place the milk over medium heat. Continue whisking until the milk comes to a boil. Continue to cook and whisk for 1 minute at a full boil. Take the thickened milk off the heat and cool before dipping the slices of bread into it.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices Calories: 340kcal Carbohydrates: 27g Protein: 9g Fat: 22g Sodium: 399mg Fiber: 3g
How to Make French toast – Step by Step Photos
Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until they run in an uninterrupted line through the tines of a fork.
Warm a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and a 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Heat until the butter foams.
Dip the slices of bread in the batter, ensuring both sides are covered. The amount of time the bread should be left in the batter depends on the type of bread used and the staleness of the bread. The slice should feel like a wet sponge but not a soaking wet sponge.
Place 2 slices in the pan and sprinkle a pinch of sugar over the top. Cook until the slice has browned on the bottom. Flip and sprinkle a pinch of sugar over the browned top.
When you press your finger in the slice’s center, and it springs back, turn it over again and cook briefly to caramelize the sugar. Repeat for all slices, adding more oil and butter as needed.
If you’re making a big batch, keep the slices warm in a 200°F oven. Serve and get ready for all of the high-fives from the fam! This one’s going on repeat!
Recipe by Cook Good Recipes
