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Best French Toast Recipe

This French toast recipe makes a delicious breakfast or brunch. Make this simple, yet perfect French toast recipe that everyone will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 4
Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk or half and half, coconut milk or almond milk
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 slices sandwich bread
  • butter

Instructions

  • Whisk and dip. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a flat-bottomed shallow baking dish. Place bread slices, one or two at a time, into the egg mixture and flip to make sure both sides of bread are well-coated.
  • Cook. Melt butter in a large skillet or on a griddle. Place bread slices in skillet or on griddle and cook on medium heat until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve. Serve immediately or keep warm in oven until ready to serve, but no longer than about 30 minutes.

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Notes

Recipe Tip! You are simply dipping your bread slices into the egg mixture. If you leave your bread in the mixture for an extended time, it will absorb more liquid and take longer to cook.
Make-Ahead French Toast:
  • Up to 30 Minutes: Prepare the cooked French toast and place a single layer onto a baking sheet, and hold in a 250º F oven for up to 30 minutes.
  • Up to 24 Hours: Prepare the French toast batter and place it into an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, stir the batter to combine well and proceed with the recipe as written.
  • Up to 3 Months: See the freezer instructions to follow.
How to Freeze French Toast:
To freeze. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and place into the freezer until firmly frozen, about 30 minutes. Store the slices in a freezer-safe zip-top or airtight container for up to 3 months.
To serve from frozen. Use either of the following methods to reheat French Toast.
  • Oven Method. Place in a single layer on a wire rack-lined baking sheet and cover it with foil. Bake in 350º F oven for 10 minutes until hot.
  • Toaster Method. Reheat in a toaster oven until heated throughout.
  • Air Fryer Method. Reheat in a single layer in an air fryer until heated throughout.
Variations:
(see more listed in the recipe post)
French Toast Without Eggs
I make an egg-free French Toast recipe that tastes like my classic recipe for a family member sensitive to eggs! There are two ways that I've made it, both with great success.
  • Cornstarch - replace the eggs called for in the recipe with 1/3 cup cornstarch. 
  • Omit eggs - I have also made it by just omitting the eggs. The exterior is still crispy, and it tastes delicious. 
Vegan French Toast
Use vegan butter, dairy-free milk, and one of the egg-free recipe options I provide above.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 2.2mg

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