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We’ve created the Best French Toast you’ll ever make. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, this easy French toast is perfect for weekend brunch or a cozy breakfast at home.
Thick slices of buttery French toast bread soak up a sweet mix of cinnamon, vanilla, and milk, then pan-fry to golden perfection. This is one French toast recipe your whole family will love.
What Makes This French Toast Work
Using thick slices of French toast bread like brioche helps soak up the custard without falling apart, giving you a rich, fluffy center with crisp edges. The balance of cinnamon, vanilla, and just a touch of sugar adds warm, cozy flavor without overpowering.
Cooking the French Toast in butter over medium heat creates a golden crust that’s slightly crisp while keeping the inside soft and custardy. It’s a simple method that turns this easy French toast into something truly special.
What Goes Into This French Toast Recipe
This easy French toast comes together with just a handful of everyday ingredients. The secret is using the right bread and flavorings to create a perfectly rich and custardy bite every time.
- Brioche Bread: Thick, buttery slices soak up the custard without falling apart, making it the ideal French toast bread.
- Eggs: Essential for binding and adding richness to the custard mixture.
- Milk: Adds moisture and helps create that soft, fluffy texture inside.
- Vanilla Extract: Just a splash brings warmth and depth to the overall flavor.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.
How To Make The Best French Toast
- Preheat Pan: Place a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Make Custard: In a large shallow dish, whisk the eggs. Add milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, then whisk again until fully combined.
- Soak Bread: Quickly dip one slice of French toast bread into the egg mixture for 2 to 3 seconds per side, allowing it to soak but not get soggy.
- Cook and Serve: Place soaked bread onto the hot pan. Fry until golden on one side (about 3 minutes), flip, and cook the other side. Repeat with remaining slices.
Pair your French Toast with a warm cup of Nutella Hot Chocolate for a cozy, chocolatey complement. Add a savory touch with Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs, perfectly soft and creamy to balance the sweetness.
For an extra treat, serve alongside Cappuccino French Toast with Coffee Cream—a coffee-infused twist that’s perfect for brunch lovers.
Recipe FAQ’s
Yes, you can use heavy cream or half and half, but milk is preferred. It’s lighter, browns more evenly, and helps avoid soggy centers or overcooked edges.
Absolutely. You can use white, raw, or light brown sugar, or a natural granulated sweetener like Swerve or Natvia. Just avoid liquid sweeteners and follow packet instructions for measurements.
French toast bread like brioche, challah, or thick-cut white bread works best. They’re sturdy, soak up the custard beautifully, and cook up golden and fluffy.
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French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices brioche bread sub with any bread if desired
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or superfine/caster sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon butter for griddle
- 1/2 tablespoon jam jelly, butter, maple syrup or honey, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Whisk eggs in a large, shallow dish. Add the milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon; whisk well to combine.
- Lightly grease pan with a little butter or cooking oil, spreading evenly over the surface with a spatula.
- Working quickly, dip one slice of bread into the egg wash, allow to soak for 2-3 seconds; flip and dip the other side, soaking again for a further 2-3 seconds.
- Fry until golden browned on underside, (about 3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden browned, (about another 3-4 minutes). You can cook 2 toasts at a time, depending on the size of your pan.
- Repeat with remaining bread slices.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- Use regular milk if you would like your bread to brown evenly and don’t want your brioche bread to be too heavy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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