Description
This Classic French Toast recipe delivers golden, buttery slices infused with vanilla and cinnamon. Perfect for weekend breakfasts or special brunch gatherings, it is simple, comforting, and full of homemade flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread (brioche or day-old bread)
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for cooking
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow bowl.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture and soak 10–15 seconds per side.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook soaked bread slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for best texture. Cook on medium heat to avoid burning. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 165mg