How to Make Simple French Toast (Super Easy Recipe!)

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How to Make Simple French Toast (Super Easy Recipe!)

This simple French Toast recipe is an uncomplicated, timeless classic that’s sure to satisfy every breakfast craving! Quickly learn how to whip up a basic batter, coat your bread slices, and cook them until they are deliciously golden brown. Perfect for both weekend brunches and weekday breakfasts, this homemade recipe is a delightful treat.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 481kcal

Author: Danielle

Cost: $10

Equipment

pancake griddle or large skillet
blender optional

Ingredients

1 loaf bread soft white, bricohe, challah, sourdough are all good options
6 large eggs
1⅓ cups half-n-half
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Place all ingredients except for the bread into the blender. Alternatively, you can do this by combining in a low-sided dish.
6 large eggs, 1⅓ cups half-n-half, ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Blend on low speed for 30 seconds or until the mixture looks uniform. If doing this by hand, use a fork and whip vigorously until the mixture is uniform in color. You don't want any big streaks of egg visible.
Pour the french toast batter into a low sided bowl or baking dish. Quickly dip each piece of bread into the liquid mixture.
1 loaf bread
Cook on a buttered skillet or griddle over medium heat to medium hot heat until golden brown on one side. Once the bottom is ready flip the bread over and allow to cook long enough that both sides of the bread are toasty brown and the middle is cooked through.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

The best tip for keeping simple french toast from being soggy is to dip it in the egg and milk mixture quickly. Don't allow the bread to get too saturated.

Make sure to get your skillet or griddle to the right temperature before adding the french toast. If it is too hot the outside will burn before the middle is done.

Serving ideas:

Softened or melted butter and pure maple syrup.

Try this 2 Simple Ingredients Honey Butter Syrup. A family favorite!

Sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries, but bananas and apples are delicious as well.

Dollop of whipped cream.

Caramelized nuts like maple pecans.

This berry cake filling is amazing on french toast.

The apple pie filling we make to go on top of biscuits would make a tasty topping!

For something bright and fresh try lemon curd.

Cinnamon sugar - Tastes like a churro!

Chocolate chips!

Substitutions:

Bread: The classic french toast recipe option would be to use a basic white bread like a loaf of french bread. To jazz things up a bit try a cinnamon swirl bread, a brioche bread, a challah bread, a thick Texas toast, or a slightly chewy sourdough. Stay away from anything with a really firm crust or extra chewy inside because that makes for a tough piece of French toast. When in doubt lean toward a loaf of bread that is soft but doesn't fall apart or ball up when handled.

Eggs: There aren't any good substitutes for the egg in french toast. You can try just skipping them.

Milk: Any dairy milk will work, but whole milk, half and half, or heavy cream will make a more rich egg mixture. A fun twist is to use a flavored coffee creamer. French toast can be made without milk by choosing your favorite dairy substitute like oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.

Sugar: White sugar is the easiest, but brown sugar adds a rich dimension. Also, honey or real maple syrup add their own unique layer of flavor.

Spices: Try substituting your favorite apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon.

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