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Classic French Toast

FreshEasyPrep 10 minCook 12 minServes 4
Classic French Toast

Custardy centers, golden buttery crusts: the diner classic, best made with day-old bread that soaks without falling apart.

Ingredients

  • 8 thick slices of day-old brioche or challah
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp butter, for the pan

Steps

  1. Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a shallow dish.
  2. Soak each slice 20-30 seconds per side — long enough to absorb, not so long it falls apart.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook the slices 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden and slightly puffed.
  5. Serve immediately with maple syrup and berries.
Serve with: maple syrup, powdered sugar and sliced strawberries.

Day-old bread is essential: fresh bread soaks too fast and turns soggy in the pan.

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