Description
French toast transforms simple mornings into delightful culinary experiences. With golden-brown slices topped with fresh fruit and drizzled with pure maple syrup, this easy recipe will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Pure maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Slice the bread into thick pieces (about an inch).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture briefly to coat.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
- Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 101mg
Keywords: Use stale bread for better absorption of the custard; day-old works perfectly. For added flavor, consider using almond or oat milk as alternatives to whole milk. Enhance sweetness with powdered sugar or flavored syrups if desired.