Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavors of Classic French Toast, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 8 thick slices of day-old brioche or challah
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Dip each slice of bread for 10–20 seconds per side to saturate without collapsing.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter and oil.
- Cook the slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For larger batches, keep finished slices warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack.
Notes
For extra crispness, add sugar to the pan or brush slices with melted butter before finishing. Use stale, thick-cut bread for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 320mg