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By Karina 15 Comments Filed Under: Breakfast

Best French Toast

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The Best French Toast is super easy to make and arrived just in time for your weekend planning!

The perfect balance of flavours soaks into brioche slices, making this the absolute French toast recipe! Watch them puff up in a hot, buttered pan, crisping to a rich, golden brown. With a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, a touch of sweetness, and crispy pan fried edges, this is one French Toast recipe the whole family goes crazy for.

The Best French Toast drizzled with maple syrup

EASY FRENCH TOAST RECIPE

This is our Sunday morning recipe that I’ve been making since forever. The kitchen fills with vanilla and cinnamon aromas while they are frying, which gets the whole family up and eager to eat!

My recipe does NOT include any cream (heavy or thickened), as I find the right amount of eggs and milk is just enough to make the perfect French Toast. You can make these with any bread slices (any dense bread such as challah or sourdough), but our favourite is buttery Brioche and only a handful of ingredients:

  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Sugar — optional

To minimise cleanup, whisk your egg wash together in a bowl you’ll be using to dip your bread in, preferably a large shallow bowl.

The Best French Toast with the perfect balance of flavours soaked into brioche slices | cafedelites.com

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT FRENCH TOAST

If you’ve never had French toast, you will love how easy it is to make them. I usually opt to make these over pancakes when I’m in a rush and don’t feel like making a batter. The bread with an egg wash does it all for you!

  • THE EGG WASH. You can use any of your favourite spices or flavours here. I use cinnamon and pure vanilla extract, but you could also use vanilla sugar, nutmeg, or any other flavours you prefer.
  • DIP. Soak bread slices for only 2-3 seconds per side, pressing them down lightly to absorb the flavours in the egg. If using a denser white bread, soak them for about 5 seconds per side to really absorb the egg wash. Try not to soak them any more than that, as they tend to fall apart before getting them in the pan.
  • FRY: Use a nonstick pan, skillet or griddle over medium heat. They don’t take long to cook, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

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SUBSTITUTIONS

Heavy cream — You CAN make this French toast with heavy cream or half and half, but I prefer it with milk. It’s not so heavy while frying and tends to brown evenly without creating soggy/undercooked toasts on the inside while over-cooking and burning on the outside.

Milk — Any milk is fine to use. Through the years, I’ve used whole milk, skim milk, almond milk, rice milk, oat milk and coconut milk. The good news is that they always turn out perfect.

Sugars or sweeteners — You can use raw, white or light brown sugars, and any natural granulated sweetener (like Swerve or Natvia). Splenda tends to be a bit strong, but if you’re used to the taste, go for it. Just follow the packet instructions in regards to measurements.

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WHAT TO SERVE WITH FRENCH TOAST

  • Butter
  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh berries — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries
  • Honey
  • Nutella
  • Peanut butter
  • Powdered sugar
  • Fresh squeezed lemon juice

To make your life easier, place bowls of your family’s favourite toppings in the centre of the table so each person can reach for whatever they feel like!

Best French Toast with maple syrup and strawberries

MORE FRENCH TOAST RECIPES:

Red Velvet
Apple Pie Bake
Banana Bread
Churro Ice Cream Sandwich

The Best French Toast is super easy to make with the perfect balance of flavours soaked into brioche slices! With a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, a touch of sweetness, and crispy pan fried edges, this is one French Toast recipe the whole family goes crazy for | cafedelites.com

French Toast

The Best French Toast is super easy to make with the perfect balance of flavours soaked into brioche slices! With a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, a touch of sweetness, and crispy pan fried edges, this is one French Toast recipe the whole family goes crazy for.
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 40 mins
Serves: 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 8 slices brioche bread (cut 3/4-inch - 1-inch thick) -- 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
  • Butter for griddle
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
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Comments

  1. Ryan says

    April 21, 2020 at 11:41 pm

    5 stars
    Best French toast I’ve ever had..I’ve made many various recipes and had many orders of French toast out at breakfast places. But. The texture and bite of this french toast is heavenly.

    Reply
    • Abenathi says

      August 18, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      Best French toast ever!!!… I ate it with some homemade caramel and strawberries.. Heavennn

      Reply
  2. Vanessa says

    April 15, 2020 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    Hi! Love all your recipes 🙂
    I’m having trouble cooking the French toast . It never seems to fully cook on the inside and ends up with soggy parts on the inside and if I leave it cooking too long I cook the outside too much.. Is it maybe the type of bread ? I used thick white bread slices
    Any tip helps!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      April 15, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Hi Vanessa. It sounds like you need to lower the heat to prevent them from overcooking on the outside, while giving them time to cook through and set on the inside. I hope that helps!

      Reply
    • Ayesha says

      April 18, 2020 at 8:13 am

      I slightly toast my bread before dipping into the batter – stops me from having this problem!

      Reply
  3. Shantay says

    October 28, 2018 at 3:51 am

    5 stars
    Your recipes never disappoint. This was just what I was looking for. Thanks for another great recipe.

    Reply
  4. Evelyn C. says

    October 07, 2018 at 4:11 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for including potassium in your Nutrition lists. Those who must limit or increase potassium in their diets appreciate this information and are much more likely to use your awesome recipes!

    Reply
  5. Evelyn C says

    October 07, 2018 at 4:02 am

    4 stars
    Thank you for including potassium in your Nutrition Facts lists. Those who must limit or increase potassium in their diets appreciate the information.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 08, 2018 at 8:07 am

      I am glad that it helps you! I am wanting to help as much as possible when I can. Thank you so much for following along with me! XO

      Reply
  6. Ivory says

    July 10, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    These look mouthwatering. Yum!

    Reply
  7. JimC says

    May 13, 2018 at 11:28 pm

    5 stars
    I like adding a touch of nutmeg!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 14, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Great Idea! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  8. Tom Lindholtz says

    May 13, 2018 at 4:13 am

    5 stars
    Tip: looking at your photo of the egg wash; note that it has little floating clumps of cinnamon. Cinnamon is so dry it will not easily incorporate into a liquid. Unless…. In the bowl I’m going to mix my egg wash in, i first place a small amount of salad oil; the amount depending on how many servings and how much cinnamon, but usually ~ 1/2 tsp. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top of the oil and let it soak in for a couple seconds. Then add the rest of your ingredients and whisk. The cinnamon blends in very nicely and uniformly.

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  9. Len says

    May 13, 2018 at 12:04 am

    4 stars
    I have been eating French toast most of my life and cooking it since I was about 14. I’ve done it with white bread and challah but never with brioche. I followed your recipe exactly, including medium hot pan, time for dipping and cooking time. I added only cinnamon and vanilla (which I add to pancakes all the time). It was excellent and even a guy can do it.

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    • Jean says

      April 25, 2020 at 7:29 am

      I am 82 years old my family since 1940 always made French toast .
      I personally make it and I put a little Brandy in the mix or Rum or Grand Marnier and when done dust the top with powdered sugar and add some more cinnamon.use a pancake grill to saute. Very simple

      Reply

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