Description
Indulgent French toast dreams come alive with this classic French toast recipe that combines simple ingredients for a breakfast masterpiece. Crisp edges, custardy centers, and maple syrup create an irresistible morning experience you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 mL/4 fl oz) whole milk
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 1.5 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Unsalted butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
- Berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the electric griddle to 350°F, creating an ideal surface for toasting bread evenly and achieving a golden-brown finish.
- Egg Mixture Creation: Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, half the cinnamon, and salt in a shallow bowl until the liquid becomes silky and well-integrated, ensuring a smooth coating for the bread.
- Bread Coating: Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, rotating carefully to guarantee complete coverage, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon into the liquid for consistent spice distribution.
- Griddle Transformation: Melt butter on the heated surface, generating a fragrant, golden landscape that will crisp the bread and enhance its flavor profile.
- Toasting Process: Gently place the cinnamon-infused, egg-drenched bread onto the buttered griddle, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until a rich, caramelized exterior emerges with delicate crisp edges.
- Serving Finale: Transfer the French toast to warm plates, allowing a brief cooling moment before adorning with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a vibrant array of fresh seasonal berries.
Notes
- Select Bread Wisely: Use day-old, thick-cut bread like brioche or challah for the best texture and absorption of egg mixture.
- Prevent Soggy Toast: Let bread slices briefly drain excess egg mixture to avoid a wet, mushy result and achieve crispy edges.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Add ground cinnamon midway through dipping to distribute spice evenly and create a more complex taste profile.
- Temperature Control: Maintain consistent medium-low griddle heat to ensure golden-brown exterior without burning the bread’s surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg