Description
French toast is the ultimate breakfast treat, transforming simple bread into a warm, custardy delight. With its golden-brown crust and fluffy interior, this recipe takes you back to cozy mornings filled with sweet aromas. Drizzle with syrup, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and enjoy a dish that brings joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut brioche or challah
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until frothy.
- Dip each bread slice in the egg mixture for about 20 seconds per side.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until bubbly.
- Cook the soaked bread for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve topped with powdered sugar and your choice of fruits or syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg