This classic French toast recipe yields perfectly golden, crisp, and custardy slices of bread that are sure to be a breakfast favorite. Thick slices of bread are soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, then pan-fried until beautifully caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
- 8 Bread slices
- 4 Egg
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Salt
- 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
Instructions
Prepare the custard mixture
In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Preheat the skillet
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in the skillet.
Soak the bread
Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
Cook the French toast
Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Repeat the process
Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the remaining bread slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Serve
Serve the French Toast warm, topped with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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