French Toast Recipe
This French Toast recipe is made with milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon for slices with tender centers and golden edges.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cookie sheet
- Large casserole dish
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk 2% milk is fine too
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1 lb bread cut into 3/4-inch slices, about 16 slices; French bread, sourdough, challah, white bread, or brioche
- butter for cooking
Optional toppings
- butter
- maple syrup
- fruit
- whipped cream
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour into a large casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 to 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. While the butter is melting, dip as many bread slices as will fit in the skillet into the milk mixture for 3 seconds per side. Place in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Keep warm on a cookie sheet in a 250°F oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.